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Law firms tend to be less chill.
Tax free income, terrific quality of life, sane work hours, guilt free vacations which you're encouraged
to take.
I might be earning a little less than my contemporaries working as Tier 1 star partners, but I am confident I am healthier, happier and getting to spend more time being present in my wife and children's lives. Also unlike them I get to keep what I make and not suffer burn out. There are bad places to work too over here, but depends on your luck I guess and perhaps which jurisdiction you're in. I am currently between UAE and Saudi.
Having English/NY qualification is useful but not essential for the better options. Most of the really juicy opportunities come from networking, not direct entry. You need to know people on the inside to get an in.
How do you find open positions? Do you get any additional qualifications/certifications?