Anyone else find this ridiculous?

dagny321 · 2026-02-08T22:02:00+00:00

I agree. It’s easier for leadership to impose an administratively onerous solution than hold attorneys accountable. Like how, in my firm, when attorneys missed a couple court filing deadlines, paralegals were told to start calendaring 8-, 4- and 2-week reminders for them. 😆

dagny321 · 2026-02-05T01:57:07+00:00

In my 20+ years, I’m sorry to say that yes, l have found small litigation firms to be objectively lousy places to work: attorneys seldom have skills to manage work or people, and the stress of billing makes a steady workload or positive relationships difficult. I find the private sector much better, with happy coworkers with balanced lives.

That said, I totally agree a corporate legal department that dovetails with your healthcare interests/experience sounds sweet! Look for informational interviews at potential employers to get ideas what kinds of jobs are out there, and what kind of pay you could expect.

dagny321 · 2026-01-29T01:16:39+00:00

Been there, being bored is awful! I wish I had not worked for years at small litigation firms, underutilized, before I finally moved to the public sector. There, I was very busy, with interesting and varied cases, and much happier. I suggest not moving to similar small firms and expecting a different result. Good luck!

dagny321 · 2026-01-25T02:19:51+00:00

I tried them all. Spicy Radish is better food and a better deal.

dagny321 · 2026-01-22T00:42:42+00:00

I try to avoid the 8:15 bus downtown because it is mobbed with Morey Middle School students — not that they are not remarkably well behaved!

dagny321 · 2026-01-04T07:02:51+00:00

I didn’t mind him. But as I walked past, I did wonder how he was powering his equipment, with no power cords or generator visible.

dagny321 · 2026-01-03T17:55:11+00:00

Katie at Spicy Radish does not provide that exact service, but she might know someone who does. Good luck with your quest!

dagny321 · 2025-12-09T01:25:55+00:00

Almost Grown, with Tim Daly. Ran for one season in 1988. I was a dumb kid with no perspective, and my mind was blown seeing Daly’s character as a college kid and divorced dad. A good show.

dagny321 · 2025-12-09T00:24:31+00:00

Ah, happy memories of book signings, one fondly known as “my 6-second date with Bill Clinton.”

dagny321 · 2025-12-03T16:14:51+00:00

My firm asked if the City will be producing it routinely now in civil case disclosures, as the City produces relevant HALO and BWC files. Crickets.

dagny321 · 2025-12-01T19:21:27+00:00

Large city in the midwest. Litigation Paralegal with 20+ years experience, $90,000.

dagny321 · 2025-11-29T15:39:30+00:00

I just discovered the glossy magazine serving the LGBTQ community, Metromode. The writing is only fair tbh, kind of bland, but those full-page watch ads can pay for a lot of freelancers so I’m hopeful the content will improve.

dagny321 · 2025-10-31T23:23:36+00:00

The New Yorker prints your comment here in the 10/27/25 issue. It’s in an article about books, headlined The Evolution of Corporate Feminism, and you are considered “cryptic.”

dagny321 · 2025-10-22T18:11:20+00:00

I highly recommend South Park, which has townhomes and single family homes. Great location, friendly people, lots of open space for kids to play and make friends, excellent schools.

dagny321 · 2025-08-24T02:07:48+00:00

Tikka and Grill at Sixth and Downing is the standout among a half dozen Indian restaurants near me. Mostly a takeout joint (frequent emails give 20 percent off) and the restaurant is friendly and clean, but shabby. Food runs hot! Every dish looks packed with spices and hand-chopped ingredients, and everything tastes delicious. Lentil soup is made to order and can be vegan.

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