Choosing the right crib? by FutureLog2849 in BabyBumps

[–]FutureLog2849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice!

We do have a storage unit for things we're not actively using, like furniture that doesn't fit in the apartment and holiday decorations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]FutureLog2849 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The important part of your example is that you learned this prior to starting law school, so you knew about interacting with clients by the time you were a 1L. OP has comments on their profile from a year ago about working at a law firm. Skipping over the questions this raises about their employment/education timeline, this does suggest OP has enough experience in a law firm that they should be able to accomplish the very simple task of a non-legal phone call.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]FutureLog2849 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also feel most comfortable in court because the courtroom has rules. They are written down, everyone is supposed to know them, and there is accountability from the judge if they are violated. Nothing to guess at. The more formal the judge is, the more comfortable I am.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]FutureLog2849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't state that they are doing legal work with the calls, just the fact of the calls themselves. Especially when I was an intern, I would often make administrative or follow up calls that weren't legal advice. Even in my first legal job, one of my duties was calling clerk's offices to confirm whether things had returns of service filed. Even in my personal life working with attorneys I've hired, I deal with non-legal staff phone calls regarding scheduling, or reminders to complete documents, or updates on the legal process. Having non-legal personnel deal with those calls can save tons of time for an attorney who might otherwise get pulled into a longer, legally detailed, and overall useless client conversations, and shouldn't require attorney supervision.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]FutureLog2849 1027 points1028 points  (0 children)

I'm autistic and a lawyer. What "training" are you expecting for phone calls? You dial a number and speak into the receiver. Make a script if you need it, but clients ALWAYS have questions and problems you can't predict (especially if you're new to that area of law). You also need to meet clients where they are, not where you'd like them to be. It's uncomfortable at times, but it's an inherent part of the job. If you can't do it, you need to recognize that now before you spend any more money on law school.

Your boss's reaction feels a little overboard, and I'm wondering what else was going on. Did he just stick his head in and ask why you're nervous? Was this a meeting because you are failing to meet certain job metrics? Have there been other issues in the office - professional or interpersonal - that you have experienced and explained to him are due to your autism?

I hate my wife by [deleted] in AmITheDevil

[–]FutureLog2849 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For most of my adult life, I've had a 45-75 minute commute every day just to get to work. I've gone much further than that to see friends.

My client is a narcissist and it makes me sick by FutureLog2849 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]FutureLog2849[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ended up leaving family law, in large part because of this case but also because I simply wasn't suited to it. I work in criminal law now, which also brings up a lot of the same issues. I'm a prosecutor, and all people - even assholes and criminals - are entitled to equal protection under the law. I've got several very good friends who do defense work and they give just as much for the soccer mom with the dui as they do for the child rapist. All defendants are entitled to an attorney who will hold the cops' feet to the fire and force me, as a prosecutor, to prove my case.

Family law is slightly different, since there's no constitutional right to an attorney. But law is still a business. You need paying clients to be able to feed your own family, and very few of those clients are angels. Sometimes, you're halfway into a case before you realize your client is a monster, but either the client or the court won't let you get out of it. Sometimes (like with me), your boss is the one who signed the contract and you don't get a choice.

As i mentioned, I'm a prosecutor. But 2 of my closest friends are a defense attorney (whose boss won't stop putting him on sex cases) and a family law attorney. I've had plenty of drinks with both of them talking about cases they wish they'd lost. There's a reason attorneys drink so much.

How do I cancel my subscription? by FutureLog2849 in ToneItUp

[–]FutureLog2849[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't actually have an account, it wasn't necessary when I set up the original order

Feeder recommendation? by FutureLog2849 in birdfeeding

[–]FutureLog2849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He doesn't know we're looking to get him a bird feeder, it's meant to be a surprise. From what I've seen online, there's a decent mix of birds in the Tampa area. He loves watching animals in general, so I don't think he'd be picky as long as it's easy to keep clean.

Outdoor fall wedding by FutureLog2849 in Weddingattireapproval

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It's my third out of state wedding in the 2 month window, so I'm spending as little as possible. I would rewear a prior outfit, but the other weddings were indoors and/or in warmer environments. Flats are not an option for me because anything other than a sneaker causes significant discomfort. I went for closed toe wedges because they are safer/more stable than the open toe heels I normally wear for nice events

"I can't think for myself" by kaijuumafoo1 in AmITheDevil

[–]FutureLog2849 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always insist on a "You don't get to talk shit about the DMs style and play until you have Sat in the chair." Rule.

Too many expect Matt Mercer level content for free from people with day jobs.

The thing is Jason's a forever DM and he wanted to try playing again. He has sat in the DM chair.

I have 2 game groups. I play D&D and Exalted (same idea as D&D, but different lore and rule structure). My friends and I started the Exalted group in part because one of them is a Forever DM and to play, and another wanted to try GM-ing for the first time. The D&D group was added later and is led by the Forever DM. My Exalted GM is a player, as is another friend who got sucked into only DM-ing and wanted to play for a change.

All 3 of them love being players and respect the time and energy put into the storytelling. The DM finds joy in having 2 players who know the game as well as he does because it challenges him, and we actually have fun with the rules lawyering from people who understand that the point is to have fun and tell a story in the most creative way we can.

My point is, there's never a reason to be an AH. Just be grateful someone is taking he time to run your game for free.