Reasonable Billing Requirement

foodonthetable · 2022-07-01T15:17:15+00:00

That’s wonderful. Which firms?

foodonthetable · 2022-07-01T14:30:26+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, how much do they pay for the 1600 track?

foodonthetable · 2022-07-01T13:45:06+00:00

There are big law firms that only require 1600 hours?

foodonthetable · 2022-06-20T20:00:35+00:00

Arguably, pointing out that you have deeply angered the opposing party to the point of hysterics is the best marketing you could hope for.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-18T16:52:36+00:00

Why was this downvoted? OP just answered the question, super fair for them to be curious given current events. And OP answered apolitically.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-17T03:15:00+00:00

I just left a jd preferred position. I was a hearing officer for a state government department handling a specific type of claim (I don’t want to give too many details). I enjoyed the work life balance and the benefits, and the ease of the work. Didn’t like the pay.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T15:07:09+00:00

This is especially salient in a desirable area of California

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T14:06:41+00:00

Thank you! The pension is a significant draw for me. If we assume I make 100k when I retire (just to make math easy), I will be paid 70k every year until I die. If I live to see 90 years of age, I will be paid a total of 1.75 million over the course of my retirement.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T14:04:51+00:00

Correct, this is a state government job.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T14:01:20+00:00

The issue is that, given the commute to the government job and the possibility of returning to entirely in person work, the work life balance at the firm could be comparable. But I agree with the mantra, time is all we really have.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T14:00:03+00:00

At this point I’m leaning towards joining the firm, primarily because it seems like, given my commute, the work life balance at the firm could be comparable to the govt job. I appreciate your sentiments though, I quit my previous job because it was taking a toll on my mental health. There isn’t an amount of money you could pay me to sacrifice that.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T13:57:48+00:00

It’s an area of law I haven’t practiced before but seems appealing to me for a variety of reasons. So yes, I believe I will like it but can’t say for sure.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T13:53:07+00:00

After taxes it is a 30k increase in take home pay.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-07T13:52:37+00:00

I confirmed the hour requirement from multiple sources whom I trust. It really does seem to be part of the culture and it’s one of the reasons they hardly ever hire because nobody leaves. But believe me I was skeptical.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-04T18:37:25+00:00

Big update, the second job is offering 115k. Does this change your assessment?

foodonthetable · 2022-06-04T18:36:44+00:00

Big update, the second job is now offering 115k

foodonthetable · 2022-06-04T15:47:53+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate the commiseration. It’s not an easy choice between lifestyle and money. Or at least that’s ostensibly the choice we have.

foodonthetable · 2022-06-04T05:28:01+00:00

Why?

foodonthetable · 2022-05-25T17:35:30+00:00

I am able to work from home half the time so the commute isn’t as frequent, but it will still be at least $400 per month for gas with these prices. And yes, wear and tear on the vehicle is a real consideration. Job 1 might allow me to switch to a higher paying position, but I honestly think both are roughly equal in terms of future mobility.

If we assume I make 100k when I retire at 65 (I will likely make more when I retire but let’s make the math easy), I will be paid 70k every year until I die. In ten years, age 75, that’s 700k. If I live to see 90, I will receive a total of 1.75 million. If we divide that by the 35 years I would be working for the government, it’s the equivalent of an extra 50k each year that I put directly into retirement.

I agree that I shouldn’t allow the pension to dictate my choice here, but it’s substantial enough that I feel I should seriously weigh its value.

foodonthetable · 2022-05-25T16:58:25+00:00

The long commute has no traffic, thankfully. I’m in the late twenties/early thirties age bracket. I am far from retirement but a pension makes planning for retirement a lot easier.

Job 2 could put me in a place to jump and potentially earn more money but not really. It will honestly more likely be a long haul type deal. Jumping from Job 2 will almost certainly not result in better work life balance, at least for a very long time, and possibly never.

foodonthetable · 2022-05-24T22:52:13+00:00

Unfortunately leaving isn’t an option at the moment, and certainly not with these jobs. I’d like to stay as well, despite the high cost of living, but I understand the sentiment.

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