I keep hearing how the legal field is a scam and how it sucks. we all know the reasons. I want to know WHY people who stay, stay. What kind of people love this industry? and how do you figure out if you are one of them?
Salary: Won't disclose but its out on public forums anyways
Overall Expenses: Not more than 2/2.25 lakhs
Savings: Total - 2/2.25 lakhs
Marital Status: Single/Man
i) Rent: 80k
ii) Clothing: 60-70k
iii) Outing: 20k
iv) Food: 10k
iv) Travel: 10k
v) Misc: 10k
Its difficult to save in Mumbai due to the pressure to keep up with the hawabaazi and potray an image for your blue chip client. Also, one does not get time to routinely go for outings since weekends are very rare (without work) and most of the times you are out for business development dinners/lunches with your client/team when time permits. Lastly, cutting down on smoking and junk food has helped both my pocket and my health which I do not regret and infact recommend everyone to follow suit.
The money may be good but your savings discipline makes the change if you want to have a family and keep up with a above-middle class lifestyle in a place like Mumbai or Delhi. Personally never ever thought about getting married since its a lot of responsibility (my parents hope this thought changes haha).
You've gotta keep tailor-made formals, good watches, good shoes, a fairly expensive car if you're desirous of climbing up the social ladder. Money attracts money. Invest in yourself and see how it opens up new doors for you.
I am not the same person who wrote the comment but I work for a Tier 1 in Delhi. 60 - 70k is still fine, people at these firms wear brands such as Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Armani and what not for casuals which costs quite a lot; and top of that formals from Louis Philippe/Raymond is also pretty expensive. Moreover, if you are a Counsel at a firm like Trilegal, there is ofcourse some form of pressure to carry yourself in a swanky manner given how you will be client facing 70% of the time. So to each its own.
1. You have skills (not taught in college so you either self learn, have a friend or family to teach skills, or a kind senior - none of these are easy to come by)
2. Learn how to get clients - either through brand building, or through extensive networking
Its not like you get a degree and then you just get hired in a job
Most people do little just crib
Others willing to put in consistent work rock it
If you are listening to a lot of negative crap time to change your company
Overall Expenses: Not more than 2/2.25 lakhs
Savings: Total - 2/2.25 lakhs
Marital Status: Single/Man
i) Rent: 80k
ii) Clothing: 60-70k
iii) Outing: 20k
iv) Food: 10k
iv) Travel: 10k
v) Misc: 10k
Its difficult to save in Mumbai due to the pressure to keep up with the hawabaazi and potray an image for your blue chip client. Also, one does not get time to routinely go for outings since weekends are very rare (without work) and most of the times you are out for business development dinners/lunches with your client/team when time permits. Lastly, cutting down on smoking and junk food has helped both my pocket and my health which I do not regret and infact recommend everyone to follow suit.
The money may be good but your savings discipline makes the change if you want to have a family and keep up with a above-middle class lifestyle in a place like Mumbai or Delhi. Personally never ever thought about getting married since its a lot of responsibility (my parents hope this thought changes haha).
Cheers!
1. You have skills (not taught in college so you either self learn, have a friend or family to teach skills, or a kind senior - none of these are easy to come by)
2. Learn how to get clients - either through brand building, or through extensive networking
Its not like you get a degree and then you just get hired in a job
Most people do little just crib
Others willing to put in consistent work rock it
If you are listening to a lot of negative crap time to change your company