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I'm a 2023 graduate soon to be joining a law firm. I will be a first generation lawyer/corp person. What would you advise me as I start a new phase of my life in the coming 2 months?
Please share your thoughts on anything or everything that comes to you related to work life, non-work life, starting life in big cities, relationships, family, leaving or staying in corp, on making a name for yourself (or not), etc.
- Don't study law.
- Try to settle abroad.
- Work out and eat healthy