I'm a law student in Ontario, just about done 2 years out of 3. I absolutely hate the academic aspect of it, and I'm pretty miserable. I didn't particularly enjoy the practice experiences I've had either, at 3 different legal-aid type clinics working as a student in family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant matters.
I have invested a lot of money into pursuing this law degree. Should I be giving serious thought to finding something else to do with my life as soon as I graduate, or should I stick it out and work my hardest to try to get a paying job in the legal profession, in the hopes that I will be able to pay off my student loan debt?
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posted by spicytunaroll
on Apr 9, 2013 -
14 answers
I need some advice about career plans, graduate studies and whether to rent or to own. Mostly in the financial context but also, of the bigger picture view -- am I being overly optimistic, am I too focused on career?
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posted by table
on Dec 31, 2012 -
8 answers
I have a pretty successful career but still feel like a fraud. I would like to change that, NOW.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2012 -
11 answers
I work in IT and am 32. I've recently left my job of 11 years for a 10K pay increase and to try to advance my career. I really didn't want to do it because I was comfortable and happy where I was in the old job. I'm an ISTJ (introvert) and my nature is to not make big changes in my life. I worry about not having a clear path in my life. Ive been at the new job for 2 months now and It's been up and down but i'm definitely not as happy as I was at the old job.
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posted by qxmbati
on Dec 2, 2012 -
20 answers
I was recently contacted by a recruiter and in the last month have been through several interviews, the last taking place today. Now, the recruiter's called to ask if I am ready to take the next step and has asked about my salary expectations. What?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2012 -
15 answers
Verbally accepted a job offer, but now a dream offer has come along...
What should I do?
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posted by tda101
on Apr 24, 2012 -
24 answers
Pay less for online classes or more for sitting in a classroom? Get clicky for career-switching details...
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posted by mild deer
on Apr 12, 2012 -
10 answers
Tell Me About Your Lateral Move out of IT...
Mid-40's IT guy, realizes these 'golden handcuffs' are chaffing a bit, looking for career change into something else.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 29, 2012 -
11 answers
Hey Succesful-ish Career Ladies! Have you ever dated a man who is much less successful/ambitious/well-remunerated or otherwise is in a much lower tax bracket than you? Can you tell me how you made it successful, or why it never will be?
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posted by Kololo
on Dec 27, 2011 -
51 answers
I'm a depressed not-incredibly-recent college grad with less than a year's experience under my belt and I'm still clueless. More snowflake-y annoying first world problems inside.
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posted by themaskedwonder
on Jul 12, 2011 -
9 answers
Is it better to prepare for a stable and tolerable day job that allows you to pursue your true passion in your time off, or to singularly dedicate yourself to that passion? I'm a college sophomore who is currently wrestling with this question.
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posted by Wanderboy
on Mar 15, 2011 -
46 answers
I'm 33 years old. I obtained my BA in English from a respected college in 2001. Since then I have worked in nonprofits, retail, education, and in an administrative capacity. I have never made more than 32,000 a year. Currently I make 12/hour in NYC metro area as a temp, doing data entry. All of my previous jobs lead to nothing...the one promising job fell apart because I was suffering from major depression at the time and I quit so that I could be hospitalized.
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posted by urania
on Feb 3, 2011 -
27 answers
I'm 29 and my partner is 31. We want to start a family. We don't have a lot of money, but we're doing OK. Details inside.
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posted by Rocket26
on Jan 16, 2011 -
45 answers
How do I find a good technical recruiter in the Bay Area? Of course, the catch is that I want to maintain my confidentiality due to current job.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 13, 2010 -
8 answers
My girlfriend's company has offered to pay for her PhD. However, for one reason or another, they would like her to get it abroad (outside of the US). Should she accept? Details inside.
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posted by cad
on Nov 15, 2010 -
39 answers
How can I make a living doing what I love?
My almost-50 birthday is this week. Several years ago I quit my job to start a new career. I still have little idea how to make money from what I want to do. I'd hate to go back to my former career, and I can't imagine who would hire a man nearing 50, who hasn't had a job in years...
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posted by ifnot
on Aug 15, 2010 -
12 answers
Should I try to get a mortgage and buy a house before I leave my corporate-type job for a low and unreliably-paying creative one? Or is it possible I'll be able to do those things afterwards?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 2, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm stuck. I'm 25, and I moved to Brooklyn 6 months ago with my girlfriend of 8 years. The plan was that I'd find a better job when we moved here, but I haven't been able to get one. Now my girlfriend is going to leave, and I don't know what to do.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 12, 2010 -
37 answers
How did you feel about starting your own business? Specifically looking for stories from people who left a fairly good corporate job, and how you found the courage to do it to help inform my own decision to stay or leave. (lots more inside)
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posted by rainydayfilms
on Mar 2, 2010 -
13 answers
I work in software development in the state of Washington. Recently my manager has informed me that unless my work performance significantly improves in the next 8 weeks, I will be let go. Other than working my tail off to prove myself capable of meeting my team's performance expectations, and looking for other positions internally/externally in the meantime, how should I prepare myself for an impending release from employment?
Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits given this situation (and no misconduct on my part), and if so what can I expect to get?
posted by CallMeWhiskers
on Feb 25, 2010 -
11 answers
I got a great job across the country and I’m planning to take it. The question is if my fiancé should leave his current job to relocate with me or wait until he has a new job lined up to move.
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posted by watch out for turtles
on Feb 15, 2010 -
7 answers
Deal or no deal with my future: should I take the money I'm offered, or risk it for a better grant?
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posted by Bergamot
on Jan 20, 2010 -
18 answers
Are there any websites or online resources for people considering a career change?
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posted by reenum
on Nov 24, 2009 -
6 answers
Help me prioritise my career / accomodation / other goals - they all appear to be short term! [ideally UK MeFi people]. Anon because contains detailed career / personal issues.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2009 -
3 answers
An appeal to very patient people: Please help us plan our financial/academic future!
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posted by Tarumba
on Jul 7, 2009 -
5 answers
How would I go about asking for a salary increase in my yearly review? I came in to this job as the #2 guy on a 2-person contract and then the #1 guy (my supervisor and project manager) quit. I'm now project manager and the only one on site. I feel like I should receive some sort of corresponding raise with this increase in responsibility.
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posted by decrescendo
on Jun 19, 2009 -
6 answers
By day I work as a content strategist for big corporations, and by night I write essays on social justice issues for independent media.
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posted by elke
on Oct 8, 2008 -
7 answers
How does one make the transition between "college student" and business professional" without being wasteful?
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posted by DonSlice
on Sep 6, 2008 -
23 answers
I'm getting a law degree but I hate being adversarial. Any ideas for something fun to do with this degree?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2008 -
22 answers
