tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457951963182269532.post392772975393387102..comments2011-10-30T07:09:54.339-04:00Comments on I Know This Much Is True: Milk vs. Organic MilkKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17148936625664484016noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457951963182269532.post-26436632635512519862008-09-24T18:15:00.000-04:002008-09-24T18:15:00.000-04:00OK, so, I'm just now reading this, and I really wi...OK, so, I'm just now reading this, and I really wish I'd read it sooner, because I understand your position.<BR/><BR/>I've never wanted to work for a big firm. I have no interest in the type of work those firms do, I'm much more interested other things, and I don't want to spend the next few years of my life completely miserable with my day-to-day existence. (I've been doing that for the last three, thank you very much) That, compounded with my GPA (which isn't horrible, but isn't what it could be because I don't care enough) pretty much precludes the big firm option. Yet at the same time, there's a part of me that's tempted by the idea of making $90,000 a year....especially after three years of not making anything. I've been spending the last week weeks trying to decide "what I want to be when I grow up", and there are so many things that play into that decision. So yeah. I feel ya, girl. <BR/><BR/>Like Heather said, I'm confident you'll find something great.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530254884102830774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457951963182269532.post-58323435977873545412008-09-03T11:54:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:54:00.000-04:00Oh, of course not. I just meant that it's a hard,...Oh, of course not. I just meant that it's a hard, hard balance between what you want and what you need. And that the tradeoff of financial/ideological is a balance at every stage!<BR/><BR/>I am so excited for you and believe you will find something great!!!<BR/><BR/>xo--Heather C. Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824085296193130477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457951963182269532.post-82241216784406005912008-09-03T11:37:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:37:00.000-04:00heather,i hope you don't think i was referring to ...heather,<BR/><BR/>i hope you don't think i was referring to corporate careers as wrong/evil! Simply just not for me. I should also add (in all honesty) i just don't have the brains that R does...<BR/><BR/>if i could find a private practice that fits--small and let's me do meaningful immigration/family cases, i'd probably be all over it. but truth be told, my lovely little city doesn't really offer much in that way unless your daddy's daddy was born here and goes duck huntin' with the partner's brother....<BR/><BR/>i figure it will all work out. i'm keeping my eyes peeled for anything that peaks my interest and then throwing my resume to the wind!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148936625664484016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457951963182269532.post-86999538839690500052008-09-03T11:07:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:07:00.000-04:00It's a hard line to walk between dreams and practi...It's a hard line to walk between dreams and practicality. The hard truth is, I am able to make the distinction between not working <I>(and drinking Kroger-brand milk)</I>and working <I>(and getting organic milk from Whole Foods)</I> because R. has chosen the corporate life, which gives me the luxury to choose my path.<BR/><BR/>I wish you nothing but luck and happiness, my love. I am certain that you will find your path.<BR/><BR/>My personal suggestion is that it is always easier to pursue a life of service-based practice after a few years in private practice. You will have substantial experience as an attorney, will be able to do the most good for the organization (be it regulatory/agency work, or direct courtroom experience) and will have the satisfaction of a full range of legal experience. Easier said than done, I know...Heather C. Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824085296193130477noreply@blogger.com