Why BigLaw Sucks?
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:14 pm
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Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:19 pm
not funny, but semi-accurate.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:28 pm
I am going to self immolate the next time I subject myself to one of those terrible cookie cutter CGI shitstain movies.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:30 pm
Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:35 pm
+1Cavalier wrote:Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:42 pm
lol I think it was a little more than forty hours...?ClarDarr wrote:+1Cavalier wrote:Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!
Also, considering all the other bullshit that comes with it, it's funny how some of the idiots here only hear "$160,000."
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:43 pm
ClarDarr wrote:+1Cavalier wrote:Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:41 pm
It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.
There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.
There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:45 pm
Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:56 pm
My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.minnbills wrote:It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.
There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.
P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:00 pm
Very true as well.Veyron wrote:My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.
P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*
I do know two guys in finance who've "made it" and don't work many hours at this point. They paid their dues though, I'm sure.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:09 pm
Veyron wrote:My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.minnbills wrote:It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.
There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.
P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:09 pm
Touche.chem wrote:Veyron wrote:My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.minnbills wrote:It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.
There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.
P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:36 pm
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Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:51 pm
Falsechem wrote:Veyron wrote:My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.minnbills wrote:It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.
There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.
P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:56 pm
They may not accomplish much (anything?), but they work like dogs doing it.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:57 pm
Yeah, they work really, really hard campaigning.D-ROCCA wrote:False
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:57 pm
If you want to be rich, nut up and start your own business. Don't bitch cuz you can't achieve your dreams of wealth as a salaried monkey.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:01 pm
u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.Real Madrid wrote:Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:16 pm
how was your summer?dood wrote:u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.Real Madrid wrote:Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:20 am
Where did you learn your awesome writing skills?dood wrote:u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.Real Madrid wrote:Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:30 am
i believe dood explained in an old thread that he's more concerned with efficiency than perfect spelling and grammar. honestly i cant blame him, this is a message board. same with email. i've emailed so many bosses (not law firm mind you, but white collar) who didn't write complete sentences, or capitalize, or any of that. i even saw a "natch" once.Real Madrid wrote:Where did you learn your awesome writing skills?dood wrote:u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.Real Madrid wrote:Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:47 am
I coughed up my drink when I saw this.chem wrote:Veyron wrote:My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.minnbills wrote:It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.
There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.
P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:00 am
It starts with the main protagonist stating that he has not started law school yet, but the practicing lawyer later states that the protagonist has already gone to law school. Continuity, hello!
Re: WHY BIGLAW SUCKS.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:52 am
blah blah blah blah....woe is me I'm a big law lawyer. seriously people?