Re: Can't Handle WorkLoad and Hours Anymore

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On 5/17/07, Paul wrote:
> I started for a local law firm six years ago. That was also
> the first year of my marriage. I am making an excellent
> salary but I work at least twelve hours a day, if not more
> (even though some work is done at home) and regularly on
> Saturdays and often Sundays. My wife would like me home for
> dinner more than once or twice a week. Our kids rarely see
> me or spend time with me.
> What can I do to still be in the field but work at the most
> 50 hours a week Monday through Fridays with weekends off. i
> also was suppose to get 3 weeks paid vacation. That has not
> ever happened. I need to make a change now or I will lose
> my family.

Paul...start your own firm...then set your own hours and be free to be with your
family...it is an awesome way to gain freedom.

Joe