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Marcus L S
Monkey Scratch
 posted: 9/2/2008 at 10:39 PM
Yep, I told the man to stick it today. I left a great salary, job security, and decent benefits with no job lined up and one client.

I got tired of working to make other people rich and having to deal with their bullshit on top of it. Fuck that noise.

Looks like solo practice is in my future.

Just thought I'd share.
all you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be

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Dragon76
posted: 9/2/2008 at 10:40 PM
Quote from Marcus L S on 9/2/2008 at 10:39 PM:
Yep, I told the man to stick it today. I left a great salary, job security, and decent benefits with no job lined up and one client.

I got tired of working to make other people rich and having to deal with their bullshit on top of it. Fuck that noise.

Looks like solo practice is in my future.

Just thought I'd share.


Wow. Best of luck, Marcus!
Amy
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 posted: 9/2/2008 at 10:41 PM
good luck Marcus!! My BIL is a lawyer in Fla and recently did the same thing. Although I'm guessing you (hopefully) have less debt and more savings than he had.
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rockenmamof5
posted: 9/2/2008 at 10:42 PM
modified: 9/2/2008 at 10:42 PM
brave or stupid not sure. Hopefully just brave! Good luck hun! Dh did this and it is NOT easy.
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Jeff
posted: 9/2/2008 at 10:42 PM
DAMN! I thought this thread was going to be about me.
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Non ducor, duco.
 posted: 9/2/2008 at 10:52 PM
modified: 9/2/2008 at 10:53 PM
Awesome! I know you were miserable and Im hoping whatever happens next will be a great change for you.

Dont forget you got that whole thing here in the Swamp of suing employers for pornography access during work hours. You can split the bill betwixt Scout, Dragon and Drew.
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Dragon76
posted: 9/2/2008 at 10:58 PM
Quote from Marcus L S on 9/2/2008 at 10:39 PM:
Yep, I told the man to stick it today. I left a great salary, job security, and decent benefits with no job lined up and one client.


Wait a minute...this sounds familiar. Did you promise to show anyone the money?
Amy
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ʇuǝɹʇ
ʎǝʞuoɯ ʎʞunɟ
 posted: 9/2/2008 at 11:06 PM
Damn.

Or this: sweet, Marcus is moving to Nashville!!
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jlynnbob
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 posted: 9/2/2008 at 11:12 PM
Way to stick it to the man!
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Blaine Moore
 posted: 9/2/2008 at 11:28 PM
Congratulations, and good luck!
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ShanHas
I'm excited!
 posted: 9/2/2008 at 11:35 PM
Congratulations and good luck!!
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Marcus L S
Monkey Scratch
 posted: 9/3/2008 at 12:01 AM
modified: 9/3/2008 at 12:02 AM
Thanks y'all. Long story short, I went into law to help people, got lost along the way and ended up working for the man (big business). After meeting an immigration attorney at a social event a month ago it hit me hard that I don't make anyone's life better as an attorney. I protect bottom lines and that sucks.

Fortunately I have been smart and kept from getting financially locked into a job where I couldn't quit. In other words I have stayed frugal and have not ran up tons of debt buying tons of shit I don't need.

So, I have access to some money if I want it and may go into solo practice. But I am exploring my options right now. Whatever I end up doing will be on my terms which is how I want it. I didn't go through the military and a decade of higher education so people could tell me how much I was going to make a year.

Fortunately having a law license makes it fairly easy to go into business for yourself.

Quote from ʇuǝɹʇ on 9/2/2008 at 11:06 PM:
Or this: sweet, Marcus is moving to Nashville!!


Dude, I am already there.

all you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be

Obesity is a disease. Yes, a disease where nothing tastes bad...except salads.
TonyP
posted: 9/3/2008 at 12:34 AM
Congratulations Marcus - a move like that takes a lot of guts. You seem like a smart, motivated guy so I'm sure you'll do great. Good luck to you!
ShanHas
I'm excited!
 posted: 9/3/2008 at 12:36 AM
Quote from Marcus L S on 9/3/2008 at 12:01 AM:


Dude, I am already there.


i hope that i is a we!
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Dave
 posted: 9/3/2008 at 12:50 AM
Quote from Marcus L S on 9/3/2008 at 12:01 AM:

Fortunately I have been smart and kept from getting financially locked into a job where I couldn't quit. In other words I have stayed frugal and have not ran up tons of debt buying tons of shit I don't need.


That is really cool. I hope you find what you're looking for.

And I hope that I have the courage to do the same when the time comes for me to graduate to the next step. You're a friggin role model Big grin
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