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Considering rebooting my life
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:10 pm
For some background, I'm an attorney in my early 30's. I've tried two different professional careers so far and struggled with both (construction and law). I have yet to work a single job that paid me enough to live that I didn't absolutely hate. Most jobs I have worked made me feel like a bad person just for doing my job, and I never felt particularly "good" at any of those jobs either.
For those who have changed career fields, how did you determine what career path to go down?
How did you leverage the need for additional schooling/training to get the new career you wanted vs the financial need to support yourself now?
How did that pivot work for you in your sense of personal satisfaction, work/life balance, etc?
Did you have to relocate to a different part of the country, and if so, how did the change of scenery impact your life going forward?
I just realized that there really isn't anything keeping me in Baton Rouge any more, that I'm flaming out in my career, I don't have any kids or a spouse whose needs I need to take into consideration, and what I have done up to this point straight up isn't working anymore.
For those who have changed career fields, how did you determine what career path to go down?
How did you leverage the need for additional schooling/training to get the new career you wanted vs the financial need to support yourself now?
How did that pivot work for you in your sense of personal satisfaction, work/life balance, etc?
Did you have to relocate to a different part of the country, and if so, how did the change of scenery impact your life going forward?
I just realized that there really isn't anything keeping me in Baton Rouge any more, that I'm flaming out in my career, I don't have any kids or a spouse whose needs I need to take into consideration, and what I have done up to this point straight up isn't working anymore.
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 3:15 pm
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Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:12 pm to kingbob
if you find the answer let us know....what you asking ain't easy
ETA: but it's not impossible either
ETA: but it's not impossible either
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:14 pm to kingbob
Before changing careers I suggest leaving LA. There just isn't enough opportunity there, especially in the legal field. You may be happier in another market before you reboot again.
It is also possible the problem is you, and I don't mean that negatively. Working sucks for most people. People just do it because they have to in a lot/most instances. This doesn't mean continue to be unhappy, but really think about your feelings regarding work.
It is also possible the problem is you, and I don't mean that negatively. Working sucks for most people. People just do it because they have to in a lot/most instances. This doesn't mean continue to be unhappy, but really think about your feelings regarding work.
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:14 pm to kingbob
Just make sure you stay unplugged for at least 15-30 seconds to really get the full effect.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:14 pm to kingbob
The Law degree should open up some other doors for you, even if you dont practice as an attorney. Do it while you're young and not tied down.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:15 pm to kingbob
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I have yet to work a single job that paid me enough to live that I didn't absolutely hate
Having a job you love means you never work a day in your life is a fallacy. Man up.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:15 pm to kingbob
quote:A complete change of scenery itself could spark a lot of the answers to your questions. I say, pick a spot you like and just move there.
I just realized that there really isn't anything keeping me in Baton Rouge any more, that I'm flaming out in my career, I don't have any kids or a spouse whose needs I need to take into consideration, and what I have done up to this point straight up isn't working anymore.
quote:You're young. If you had what it took to go to law school and actually be a lawyer, then you'll figure it out. You won't feel any MORE like taking risks when you get to an older age - so do this shite now while you are completely unencumbered.
How did you leverage the need for additional schooling/training to get the new career you wanted vs the financial need to support yourself now?
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:16 pm to kingbob
You seem like a pretty intelligent guy from what I can gather from your posts (which are usually very well written and reasoned). I know you'll land on your feet. A J.D. can be a good bargaining chip for you to break into another sector. Godspeed, baw 
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:16 pm to kingbob
Have you tried selling pics of your feet on the internet?
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:16 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Before changing careers I suggest leaving LA. There just isn't enough opportunity there, especially in the legal field. You may be happier in another market before you reboot again.
The main hurdle to this is having to take another state's bar before I can practice anywhere else. Even assuming I knew what state I wanted to relocate to, it's too late to sign up for a July bar exam sitting, so I'd have to wait until February of next year before I could take another bar, and then likely wouldn't get results until May of next year. That means, even if I knew exactly what I wanted to do in law and exactly where I wanted to do it, I would have to wait at least a year before I'd be able to do so.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:16 pm to kingbob
You know there are different types of law you could practice. Maybe one of those won’t make you feel shitty. I have a friend who is an IP lawyer and he loves it. Mainly because he doesn’t have to deal with the general public.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:16 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Before changing careers I suggest leaving LA. There just isn't enough opportunity there, especially in the legal field. You may be happier in another market before you reboot again.
this isn't easy to do in the legal field, especially if he's already struggling as a local LA attorney
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:16 pm to kingbob
I’m considering a complete career change too. It sucks when you feel pigeonholed into a career or particular role that offers minimal growth or opportunities for advancement. I mentioned this to my wife/sugar momma (no pics) and she was all for it. Feels like she sees the struggles I deal with day in and day out.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:17 pm to kingbob
quote:
just realized that there really isn't anything keeping me in Baton Rouge any more, that I'm flaming out in my career, I don't have any kids or a spouse whose needs I need to take into consideration, and what I have done up to this point straight up isn't working anymore.
You said enough right here. GTFO, find a passion, combine your skills, etc. move to a place you always thought you wanted to go, whether the mountains, desert, hills, cold, hot, whatever. Do it now and you will live your best life the way it should be.
Hell, give either one a try again in another location that makes you happy. Live life to Love it. Don’t love life just because you’re living it
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:18 pm to kingbob
You’re not a modem, Broseph.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:18 pm to kingbob
What was your undergrad or was it political science?
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:18 pm to kingbob
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The main hurdle to this is having to take another state's bar before I can practice anywhere else.
That's not the case for Texas, as long as you've been practicing for 5 of the last 7 years in Louisiana. I know Tennessee also allows for reciprocity to Louisiana-barred attorneys.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:19 pm to JDPndahizzy
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Having a job you love means you never work a day in your life is a fallacy. Man up.
It’s not a fallacy, it’s just FAR more rare than we’ve been made to believe.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:19 pm to kingbob
I just gotta ask, what about construction made you feel like a bad person?
Posted on 6/13/23 at 3:20 pm to kingbob
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The main hurdle to this is having to take another state's bar before I can practice anywhere else. Even assuming I knew what state I wanted to relocate to, it's too late to sign up for a July bar exam sitting, so I'd have to wait until February of next year before I could take another bar, and then likely wouldn't get results until May of next year. That means, even if I knew exactly what I wanted to do in law and exactly where I wanted to do it, I would have to wait at least a year before I'd be able to do so.
Bruh, I had to take the TX bar because I only had practiced for four years and five was the requirement for reciprocity.
That means I've taken over 40 hours of bar exam in my life.
Also, a year isn't really that long in the scheme of things.
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 3:21 pm
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