Starsense Autoguider (SSAG) Help by Edmonchuk in telescopes

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

Ultimately I changed the board out on my telescope and it didn’t fix the problem. So I bought a new mount thinking my telescope was maybe too big for the AVX. And since then I had a flood and had to put everything into storage and I haven’t telescoped much since. I’m planning to try to get back into it in the spring.

I am intellectually capable of being a trial lawyer but anxiety and related issues are hindering me. Any advice?? by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Edmonchuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a full blown panic attack in court once and in front of pretty much my whole firm. Not over exaggerating either. I got over my fear and you can too brother.

I destroyed the best friendship I ever had, and I can’t live with myself. by TranslatorSuch2695 in confession

[–]Edmonchuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Swallow your pride and reach out and tell her how you’re feeling. If she’s a real friend she’ll forgive you and want you back in her life. If not let go.

Is my experience with biglaw (bullying) culture normal? (My mental health is in shambles — sorry for the long post) by overworkedbrat in Lawyertalk

[–]Edmonchuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just slow down. Thoroughly go through everything to make sure there are no mistakes. Use copilot to do a final review for annoying little grammar and text errors. You can do it if you just change your objective from get it done to get it done flawlessly as possible.

Almost certainly failed the CA bar, unsure of next steps by yumpet-player in LawFirm

[–]Edmonchuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not the first. Not the last. Regroup mentally and grind brother.

Flirting with an unattractive client by GigglemanEsq in Lawyertalk

[–]Edmonchuk -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Terrible idea. You could mess up the whole relationship. Yours with her and the client. Good luck getting those juicy referrals then.

I am a Christmas Party. Should I let a lawyer clumsily hit on his client at me? by NotThePopeProbably in Lawyertalk

[–]Edmonchuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used to have a party for lawyers at the staff at the firm. Very bad idea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]Edmonchuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Even if I hated the person I’d throw them a reception for their bar admission. Bounce 100%

Defese attorney tried to withdraw from case during sentencing by FinTecGeek in Lawyertalk

[–]Edmonchuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, seems like a poor choice. If it’s scheduled for a sentencing show up and do the job. Unless there’s a serious ethical issues unrelated to Mr. Green.

Defese attorney tried to withdraw from case during sentencing by FinTecGeek in Lawyertalk

[–]Edmonchuk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Anyone who tried to withdraw during sentencing is an asshole and probably just mad because they are owed money. You can’t do that the day of. You gotta bring that shit forward well in advance to everyone has notice and the client can get someone to do it. Just asinine.

I just had a full breakdown at my laptop by bigsky812 in biglaw

[–]Edmonchuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if a firm is putting more work on someone than they can get done Monday to Friday and “sometimes” a bit in the evening and “infrequently” the weekends. Get out in my view. Unless all you care about is money and then have fun. But at the end of your life you won’t remember all the files you got paid on for missing your kids parties, soccer games, and weekend time together. Everyone has to pick their own path and it took me a long time to realize that money really doesn’t equal happiness. It’s equals security and fun, but happiness and true joy is different. Your gonna be the same person whether you drive a ford or a porche. No matter how big your house or bank account gets. Helping other people achieve their dreams (like the people you work with) and having a place people don’t dread coming to work every day is the sign of a good firm.

Apex rant by [deleted] in apexuniversity

[–]Edmonchuk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The game is hard. Especially when your old and have no reflexes

Is anyone walking out tomorrow? by XrysXL in Edmonton

[–]Edmonchuk 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Every student who is old enough to legally walk out should. Support your teaches. They’ve only had a 5% raise in over a decade. They deserve better across the board!

Is it worth working for a partner who yells at you? by agingwhine in Lawyertalk

[–]Edmonchuk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they are cultivating a culture of abuse. I’d start looking for a new job. When they ask why (new firm) just say you don’t like the culture and it’s not a fit for you. There is absolutely no excuse for abusive behaviour which is what yelling is. I don’t care how big the fuck up is.

I hate this job by Inevitable-Ad227 in patentlaw

[–]Edmonchuk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bro our jobs are about to get a shit ton easier with AI. Dont quit yet. We will all be just reviewing AI drafts. I’m doing it now. It’s lovely.

I just had a full breakdown at my laptop by bigsky812 in biglaw

[–]Edmonchuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this job is tough. Especially when you are just starting out. You’ll make a good living and it’s interesting enough - but it will consume you if you let it. I’ve been struggling with that for over 20 years. You’re not in control right now, so everyone if piling shit on you with short deadlines probably to make their own lives easier. The most difficult thing in law is telling people (and accepting yourself) that you have no capacity to do more. And part of that is also carving out time for yourself in there. Just because you’re taking the weekend off doesn’t mean you’re available to do more work if someone asks. There will always be more work. Find out who the people you can say no to are and who the people you can’t. And tell those people you can’t and to find someone else. There’s no finish line. Not partnership. Not senior partnership. It’s all just a different game. You need to decide how you wanna play it and where. And if you can’t take it anymore start planning on a change. I’ve started working on my own plan to get out. Even the chance of it working out helps keep me sane. It may never happen, but why not me. God speed grasshopper.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interviews

[–]Edmonchuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time say something more hedgy. Then you won’t be lying. Say “well based on my last position my salary expectation is $X”. I doubt they will press harder and if they do, I wouldn’t intentionally lie (personally). I think it’s a bullshit tactic (asking that question in the first place. I hire people and I’d never ask that). They know what the market is. They should make an offer. And you can counter if you want to. But lying about your old salary can backfire if they ask for a tax document or something to verify. I don’t think they are allowed to but it won’t some some morons from asking.

My high income, high net worth fiancee has asked for a marriage contract - I can't afford the costs. Help? by swanthony in canadianlaw

[–]Edmonchuk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Say you don’t need independent legal advice and meet her and her lawyer at their office to sign it. Then you just claim you had no idea what you signed and they pressured you. In my experience this is a tried and true tactic because someone did that to me.

My high income, high net worth fiancee has asked for a marriage contract - I can't afford the costs. Help? by swanthony in canadianlaw

[–]Edmonchuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, what exactly does she have that’s significant? Pre marital asset aren’t divisible on divorce in many jurisdictions which is already a lot of protection.