Firstly, I commend you for your honesty and introspection. It's essential to recognize when something isn't fulfilling or aligning with your aspirations. Here's my take on your concerns:
1. Leaving a Law Firm Early: While it's common for professionals to stay in a position for at least a year, your well-being and job satisfaction are paramount. If you genuinely feel that the role isn't a good fit, it's better to make a move sooner rather than later. However, when discussing your decision with future employers or colleagues, it's essential to frame it positively. Emphasize what you learned during your time there and how it influenced your subsequent decisions. 2. 3. Returning to Law: If your entrepreneurial venture doesn't pan out as expected and you decide to return to law, your experience as an entrepreneur can be a valuable asset. Running a business requires a myriad of skills, many of which are transferable and can be beneficial in a legal setting. It's all about how you present and leverage that experience. Remember, many successful individuals have faced setbacks or taken unconventional paths. What's crucial is resilience and the ability to adapt and grow from experiences. 4. 5. Transferable Skills and Job Search: Your legal background has equipped you with numerous transferable skills like analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication. When looking for jobs outside the legal realm, focus on these skills and how they can be applied in different industries. Platforms like LinkedIn allow you to search for roles based on skills, which can open doors to positions you might not have considered. 6. 7. The Value of Entrepreneurship: Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is a commendable decision. It not only allows you to be your own boss but also provides a platform to innovate, create, and make a direct impact. The skills you'll gain—like business strategy, networking, and risk assessment—are invaluable and can enhance your professional profile, whether you return to law or explore other sectors. It is ultimately something in which you will always fail upwards. 8. 9. Things to Consider Before Making the Move:
- - Financial Stability: Ensure you have a financial safety net before venturing into entrepreneurship. It might take time before your setup becomes profitable. - - Skill Set: While passion is vital, having the necessary skills or being willing to learn them is equally important. Consider taking courses or seeking mentorship in areas you're less familiar with. - - Market Research: Before starting, research the market to understand the demand for your product/service and identify your target audience. - - Networking: Connect with other entrepreneurs or join entrepreneurial communities. They can provide invaluable insights, support, and potential collaboration opportunities. 10.
Lastly, remember that every career move, whether lateral, forward, or even seemingly backward, adds to your life's tapestry. It's the skills you acquire, the people you meet, and the lessons you learn that shape your professional journey. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck and success in your endeavours!
OP this side. I thought I will update on what happened today. I finally mailed the HR that I want to leave the firm. One of the senior partner, who I have worked with on a transaction earlier called me and asked me for my reason. I told him and he was kind enough to relieve me immediately. To quote him exactly - if you really hate law so much, there is no point making you stay any longer with us. And it did hurt, a bit.
However, I am free finally. I am not sure whether I will get the first 10 days salary, but as some of you have figured out I am relatively well-endowed and thus it doesn't make a lot of difference to me. But I must tell you, if you really have the money, or have saved enough to sustain yourself, do give this a try. I have not felt freer in the last three months. I don't have to frantically check my phone hoping that there are no notification on the associates group.
A lot of you have called me privileged and some of the comments have been outright hurtful, but I've come to realise that people can be anything behind a veil of anonymity and that's fine by me. I will continue to give honest updates for those of you who still care to follow and understand how my life turns out. Turn this thread into an anon blog of sorts subject to LI permitting it.
But I am free finally. And I cherish my decision. Let's see if I retain the same jubilance in the days to come!
1. Leaving a Law Firm Early: While it's common for professionals to stay in a position for at least a year, your well-being and job satisfaction are paramount. If you genuinely feel that the role isn't a good fit, it's better to make a move sooner rather than later. However, when discussing your decision with future employers or colleagues, it's essential to frame it positively. Emphasize what you learned during your time there and how it influenced your subsequent decisions.
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3. Returning to Law: If your entrepreneurial venture doesn't pan out as expected and you decide to return to law, your experience as an entrepreneur can be a valuable asset. Running a business requires a myriad of skills, many of which are transferable and can be beneficial in a legal setting. It's all about how you present and leverage that experience. Remember, many successful individuals have faced setbacks or taken unconventional paths. What's crucial is resilience and the ability to adapt and grow from experiences.
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5. Transferable Skills and Job Search: Your legal background has equipped you with numerous transferable skills like analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication. When looking for jobs outside the legal realm, focus on these skills and how they can be applied in different industries. Platforms like LinkedIn allow you to search for roles based on skills, which can open doors to positions you might not have considered.
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7. The Value of Entrepreneurship: Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is a commendable decision. It not only allows you to be your own boss but also provides a platform to innovate, create, and make a direct impact. The skills you'll gain—like business strategy, networking, and risk assessment—are invaluable and can enhance your professional profile, whether you return to law or explore other sectors. It is ultimately something in which you will always fail upwards.
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9. Things to Consider Before Making the Move:
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- Financial Stability: Ensure you have a financial safety net before venturing into entrepreneurship. It might take time before your setup becomes profitable.
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- Skill Set: While passion is vital, having the necessary skills or being willing to learn them is equally important. Consider taking courses or seeking mentorship in areas you're less familiar with.
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- Market Research: Before starting, research the market to understand the demand for your product/service and identify your target audience.
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- Networking: Connect with other entrepreneurs or join entrepreneurial communities. They can provide invaluable insights, support, and potential collaboration opportunities.
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Lastly, remember that every career move, whether lateral, forward, or even seemingly backward, adds to your life's tapestry. It's the skills you acquire, the people you meet, and the lessons you learn that shape your professional journey. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck and success in your endeavours!
OP this side. I thought I will update on what happened today. I finally mailed the HR that I want to leave the firm. One of the senior partner, who I have worked with on a transaction earlier called me and asked me for my reason. I told him and he was kind enough to relieve me immediately. To quote him exactly - if you really hate law so much, there is no point making you stay any longer with us. And it did hurt, a bit.
However, I am free finally. I am not sure whether I will get the first 10 days salary, but as some of you have figured out I am relatively well-endowed and thus it doesn't make a lot of difference to me. But I must tell you, if you really have the money, or have saved enough to sustain yourself, do give this a try. I have not felt freer in the last three months. I don't have to frantically check my phone hoping that there are no notification on the associates group.
A lot of you have called me privileged and some of the comments have been outright hurtful, but I've come to realise that people can be anything behind a veil of anonymity and that's fine by me. I will continue to give honest updates for those of you who still care to follow and understand how my life turns out. Turn this thread into an anon blog of sorts subject to LI permitting it.
But I am free finally. And I cherish my decision. Let's see if I retain the same jubilance in the days to come!