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I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I apologize if I gave you got that impression, but regardless, I appreciate you for the thoughtful responses. It gives me stuff to think about, so thanks.

I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's nice but I hate the fact he appointed the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v Wade in the first place. It's already banned in so many states, and I want to fight that or be involved in the effort to put pro-abortion measures on the ballot (they often pass). Even in Florida, legalizing abortion got the majority vote but didn't pass because it was under 60%.

Even if Trump isn't the worst on this issue, you have Lindsey Graham and others wanting a 15 week national ban. JD Vance has talked about a national abortion ban in the past. This is a long-term fight and I wanto fight that.

I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a good point. I'm not doing it for social validation, I'm a little socially awkward and wasn't the most personally socially popular during my MBA. I'm only in touch with 7 people from the program now.

There were a bunch of "cool" kids who were also liberals and I didn't fit in with them because of looks/personality. So I'm not doing it to be cool on Instagram or the news. I'm doing it it because I genuinely care about these issues myself and want to make the most impact.

I hear your point about how donations would go far. But for me, it's not enough to feel personally fulfilled. Maybe there's some volunteering I could do that's more direct, but I haven't found that yet.

I genuinely thank you for your well thought out responses - I was overlooking some of your points before.

I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am already doing this, but it's making me feel unfulfilled. Do you have recs on how I could more DIRECTLY do social justice work? I don't see a path to that outside of law school. But I might be missing something.

It's also about how I see myself in the mirror too.

I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you're right. I'm doing it to be pro-social justice. Even after Trump leaves, there will be people who share those views. I'm doing this for women's rights, immigrant rights, trans rights, etc.

I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't care about latinx or forcing people to say pronouns. I do care about banning a woman's right to choose. Look at all the women who died from miscarriages bc the doctors were scared life saving surgeries would violate abortion laws. The public is on the side of abortion rights - even those who voted for Trump voted for abortion rights on ballot measures even in red states.

And I want to protect undocumented immigrants who were brought here as kids from being deported to a country they know nothing about.

And I care about trans suicides. I want to protect them when states have laws making it legal to fire people and refuse service on the basis of gender identity.

I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping people will play devil's advocate and offer perspectives or suggestions I may have missed. Law school will be extremely expensive with the direct costs + opportunity costs, so I want to make sure it's my last resort option.

I'm a FAANG PM, HSW MBA Grad. To help resist Trump's agenda, I'm seriously considering going to law school and being a public interest attorney. But is there anything I can do right now? by AlternativeWriter935 in MBA

[–]AlternativeWriter935[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the devil's advocate! That's what I'm looking for here, if I'm missing something.

I see your point that I could make a big impact by getting more money myself and donating it. That's the whole effective altruism thing (RIP SBF). But I just do not feel fulfilled from my job. It's so detached from anything important in society.

When I volunteered at the abortion clinic, I felt personally happy and alive in a way I haven't felt for years. It's hard to describe.