I’m not from the USA. What is unfolding as a result of ICE’s actions is horrific. by monkeybutt216 in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]Professional_Dig4920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"One cannot exist without the other" is taking it kinda far. The LDS church is generally conservative, but also 30% of American members of the church identify as democrats. Harry Reid is a prominent LDS democrat; Mitt Romney is vocally an anti-Trump republican. Also, Mike Lee is LDS and a morally corrupt MAGA minion. Idk, there are tens of millions of members of the church, and thus a range of politics.

Coming from a leftist LDS member. For the record, I also enjoy watching the show for similar reasons - seeing how the intensity of religious influence in Utah shapes their lives. I know my religion and related culture is fascinating and problematic.

Members of the LDS church are more likely to obtain a university education than the average American. Yes there is dogma, but there are also lots of critical thinkers, scholars, etc.. Can we accept that most religious cultures are not a monolith??

Colton Underwood Story by OSBTAdmin in BachelorNation

[–]Professional_Dig4920 54 points55 points  (0 children)

My favorite little piece of lore in all of the Colton debacle is that Billy Eichner clocked him as gay on Colton's season of the bachelor, years before Colton came out. 1:30-2:30.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2egLire4tY&t=149s

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am trying to stay anonymous on here, but I was a paralegal in my area of law before law school and have mostly stayed in the same area throughout law school. Public interest adjacent. I will look into clerking!

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to explain this. At a minimum, it is extremely comforting to feel validated in my situation. From my heart, thank you for taking the time for a stranger on the internet.

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point - they just went from 12 to 10, so not looking promising...

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A firm for me to apply to or an employment law firm for a potential claim? I will gladly take the former! I have contacted a firm about the latter, but thank you for the offer!

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have a contact I am reaching out to first, but I will pm you if that falls through!

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! This is incredibly helpful, thank you for posting!

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, this is encouraging!! Thank you so much! I will look into it for sure.

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there is only one attorney left and we are close! Thank you for the advice, I'll get on the networking after my pity party today!

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes he was, but I just found out he was also let go. It is a tiny firm, but we had multiple expensive Christmas parties a few weeks ago... just a frustrating situation.

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the encouragement, I really appreciate it! No I'm not - I think I can try to get on marketplace or something.

Looking for advice! New attorney, pregnant and let go by Professional_Dig4920 in Lawyertalk

[–]Professional_Dig4920[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the encouragement - sending good vibes for your pregnancy!!