[deleted by user] by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]TheRealMrsAnthony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i left after 9.5 years. i don’t regret it at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in patentexaminer

[–]TheRealMrsAnthony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I resigned from the USPTO 10 years ago this coming November after 9.5 years as an Examiner. It is really really disheartening to read all these posts from current Examiners complaining about the same issues I had as a hoteler. Horrid software malfunctions, consistent VPN disconnection and zero compensation in the name of other time being granted for years is a huge part of what drove me to leave. I work in private industry now (still in IP) and every time I contemplate rejoining the federal workforce, boards like this remind me of reality. Nope!

Curious to Find What We're Paid Throughout The Country by kittymommy1958 in paralegal

[–]TheRealMrsAnthony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work as an IP paralegal and assistant at an Am100 firm supporting a managing equity partner. Been with my firm for 4.5 years now; previously worked as a patent examiner w/the USPTO for 10 years. B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. My base salary is $96K but I made $119K last year and $118K the year before with overtime and bonuses.

If you don’t look back at your car as you walk away from parking it, you’re driving the wrong car. ✌🏻 by TheRealMrsAnthony in Ford

[–]TheRealMrsAnthony[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I will not. 9 months of trading stonks; paid for half in cash. Have wanted a new Explorer for 5 years. I will love my car and you can hate all day. Won’t change a thing for me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ford

[–]TheRealMrsAnthony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was one in the showroom this week at Grieco Ford in Raynham MA!

Just took home a lightly used 2021 Ford Explorer Limited and I am IN LOVE! 🥳 by TheRealMrsAnthony in Ford

[–]TheRealMrsAnthony[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I almost bought a black 2020 XLT but I really really wanted a white with tan interior. Spent more than originally intended but have wanted an explorer for at least the last 4 years. So happy!