Re: Another one

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Over,

It sucks to have that happen. Solo practice is untenable,
unless you catch some huge breaks. There are just too many
lawyers. Oh, and yes, the clients make the mundane drudge
work even more miserable. I remember one day I had a
revelation in Court. I was sitting next to yet another
balding unhealthy middle aged attorney wearing a cheap suit.
I decided right then and there that I would never become that
guy. There are thousands of them out there, and they are all
broke losers. Go out and live a happy life. You deserve it.
> I'm living proof of how correct L is. Today was the last
> straw; my wife filed for divorce. After two years of me
> trying to make it as a solo (after one year as an associate
> raking in $28,000.00 per year), she's had enough. During
> those wonderful two years, we (I) incurred $40,000.00 in
> credit card debt (on top of $37,000 in student loans). I
> learned that the clients who hire new solos generally aren't
> worth having as clients. So this law degree has cost me my
> money, years of my time, my marriage, and my future. Solos,
> beware.
>
>
>
> On 5/09/06, L wrote:
>> Another one who's waiting tables after high school and
>> college honors, she even published a book already:
>>
>> http://www.ocjobfinder.com/ocregister/atworkextra/makingthe
>> grade_081103.shtml
>>
>> We all need to ask what the function of education is in
>> our society. If most of the new jobs are in janitorial
>> services (according to the BLS), young children need to
>> learn those hands-on skills that'll put food on their
>> tables someday.