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Weekends are worst part of BIGLAW for me

I haven't been in the game enough to hate the late nights ye...
Glittery Brethren Abode
  04/28/13
Big Law jackass.
Maniacal love of her life den
  05/19/13
Solution: /self
Maniacal love of her life den
  05/19/13
(guy bragging to all his friends at 2l oci about is cravath ...
tripping hunting ground
  04/28/13
Let me just say I'm not the kind of insufferable rat that wo...
Glittery Brethren Abode
  04/28/13
I'm researching case law as we speak. I know exactly what y...
Aqua out-of-control home
  04/28/13
You sound like a whiny little bitch. Your job is much better...
rambunctious swashbuckling newt useless brakes
  04/28/13
Describe
Glittery Brethren Abode
  04/28/13
Being poor
rambunctious swashbuckling newt useless brakes
  04/28/13
I was only talking about the job here. I would gladly take a...
Glittery Brethren Abode
  04/28/13
lol no u wouldnt
Very tactful crackhouse
  04/29/13
I was in a similar position brother. I miss the BigLaw money...
infuriating forum friendly grandma
  04/29/13
cr
floppy hell rigpig
  04/29/13
2 days off every 7 is a big fucking deal mentally.
nubile galvanic crotch range
  04/29/13
hm
supple principal's office filthpig
  04/28/13
You must have a strategy for enjoying at least one day a wee...
Henna Federal Business Firm
  04/28/13
i just try to get through the end of the week without freaki...
supple principal's office filthpig
  04/28/13
welcome to the rest of your life. the most dreaded part of m...
Marvelous mediation
  04/28/13
I feel you brother
Glittery Brethren Abode
  04/28/13
...
tripping hunting ground
  07/03/20
i can't say i wouldn't mind the ability to make advanced pla...
ultramarine fantasy-prone hominid
  04/28/13
the answer: leave after 7 years or so into a CUSH inhouse gi...
Marvelous mediation
  04/28/13
No, it isn't you jackass.
Rose razzle-dazzle gaping
  04/28/13
ty
Marvelous mediation
  04/28/13
easier said than done, but when you actually have weekend fr...
racy medicated hospital associate
  04/28/13
M-F also suck.
Rose razzle-dazzle gaping
  04/28/13
Really, the only good days are the 2 days a month when we ge...
Rose razzle-dazzle gaping
  04/28/13
Thought this would be Drunkard.
passionate market
  04/29/13
More likely to work weekends in litigation or corporate?
Motley bawdyhouse chad
  04/29/13
...
Motley bawdyhouse chad
  04/30/13
it depends. sometimes i like weekends because the office is ...
vigorous wine hissy fit locus
  04/29/13
In miami , that's every day
lilac volcanic crater
  04/29/13
This would come across more as a positive if you could then ...
Glittery Brethren Abode
  04/29/13
i enjoy working on saturdays. as the above poaster pointed o...
fighting electric windowlicker doctorate
  04/29/13
This
misunderstood roommate
  05/20/13
i'd be fine working the weekends if I could go home on say, ...
Nudist bright kitty cat
  04/29/13
Fuckin A, me too. Except I would still hate working on the w...
Glittery Brethren Abode
  05/01/13
Why not just go home if you have no work on the horizon? Wh...
Irradiated parlour
  05/01/13
this. you're a professional now, you don't have to punch a ...
ungodly prole
  05/19/13
100% correct. leaving early when I have no work and/or worki...
spruce property
  05/20/13
haha
Vivacious splenetic stage
  05/01/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL8G5pBZ5CI
Stimulating shaky church wagecucks
  05/01/13
why would anyone become a lawyer?
Fiercely-loyal big-titted international law enforcement agency gunner
  05/19/13
Ignorance, obv.
Rose razzle-dazzle gaping
  05/19/13
because it sounds good at the bar during happy hour?
multi-colored shrine
  05/19/13
Worked like 10 hours today and still didn't finish this fuck...
Rose razzle-dazzle gaping
  05/19/13
ljl @ your ridiculous legal life i worked a total of 4 ho...
crystalline cheese-eating dilemma becky
  05/19/13
Cr. Seriously, fuck the asshole of big law. Not even impre...
Maniacal love of her life den
  05/19/13
...
tripping hunting ground
  07/21/20
I havent had a day off in 2 months
titillating hyperventilating people who are hurt native
  07/21/20


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Date: April 28th, 2013 10:54 PM
Author: Glittery Brethren Abode

I haven't been in the game enough to hate the late nights yet. I don't really mind grinding all week. It's the hope of the weekend that lets me think "just crush it the next couple days and then it will be the weekend."

It's when you are about to kick off a nice Saturday morning, plans or no plans, and you get roped into working Saturday and Sunday that any inspiration to be excited about the job goes out the window. Working during the weekend is for suckers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097507)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 10:54 PM
Author: Maniacal love of her life den

Big Law jackass.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233091)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 11:13 PM
Author: Maniacal love of her life den

Solution: /self

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233208)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 10:55 PM
Author: tripping hunting ground

(guy bragging to all his friends at 2l oci about is cravath offer)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097514)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 10:57 PM
Author: Glittery Brethren Abode

Let me just say I'm not the kind of insufferable rat that would gloat to his peers over a job.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097522)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 10:57 PM
Author: Aqua out-of-control home

I'm researching case law as we speak. I know exactly what you mean.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097524)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 10:57 PM
Author: rambunctious swashbuckling newt useless brakes

You sound like a whiny little bitch. Your job is much better than what most of us deal with

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097525)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:00 PM
Author: Glittery Brethren Abode

Describe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097534)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:02 PM
Author: rambunctious swashbuckling newt useless brakes

Being poor

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097549)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:04 PM
Author: Glittery Brethren Abode

I was only talking about the job here. I would gladly take a 50% paycut, without hesitation, if I knew I never had to work another weekend.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097561)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 6:46 AM
Author: Very tactful crackhouse

lol no u wouldnt

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23098758)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 9:38 AM
Author: infuriating forum friendly grandma

I was in a similar position brother. I miss the BigLaw money, but the luxury of knowing that when I leave that Friday at 5:00 pm that I won't have to touch work until Monday morning is very satisfying. Admittedly, I do work a weekend every other month, but it is only because I slacked off at work during the week. Every now and then I get the urge to interview for Biglaw positions, but then I meet up with some former colleagues and remind myself why I took the pay cut.

Edit: I should add that I have no debt and walked away with about $60K saved from BigLaw.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23098949)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 10:41 AM
Author: floppy hell rigpig

cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23099115)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 9:20 PM
Author: nubile galvanic crotch range

2 days off every 7 is a big fucking deal mentally.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23103215)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 10:59 PM
Author: supple principal's office filthpig

hm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097530)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:03 PM
Author: Henna Federal Business Firm

You must have a strategy for enjoying at least one day a week by now, brother.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097555)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:03 PM
Author: supple principal's office filthpig

i just try to get through the end of the week without freaking out and not think or worry too much about the long term

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097558)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:00 PM
Author: Marvelous mediation

welcome to the rest of your life. the most dreaded part of my week is the weekend, because you know that it's SUPPOSED to be your time off. sundays (today) are the absolute worst. i hate myself, my life, my job.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097542)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:01 PM
Author: Glittery Brethren Abode

I feel you brother

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097547)



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Date: July 3rd, 2020 9:16 AM
Author: tripping hunting ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#40540171)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:02 PM
Author: ultramarine fantasy-prone hominid

i can't say i wouldn't mind the ability to make advanced plans for a happy hour or dinner during the work week, but i'm with you on the weekends--when it is a beautiful saturday and you're stuck behind a computer, you are like life is too short for this bs...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097554)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:05 PM
Author: Marvelous mediation

the answer: leave after 7 years or so into a CUSH inhouse gig. 150 - 170k (starting) doing IP at a f100 = cr way to ride out your 30s.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097570)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:22 PM
Author: Rose razzle-dazzle gaping

No, it isn't you jackass.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097647)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:31 PM
Author: Marvelous mediation

ty

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097679)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:19 PM
Author: racy medicated hospital associate

easier said than done, but when you actually have weekend free (or just when you know nothing needs to be done immediately), just put it out of your mind and live

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097641)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:22 PM
Author: Rose razzle-dazzle gaping

M-F also suck.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097648)



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Date: April 28th, 2013 11:27 PM
Author: Rose razzle-dazzle gaping

Really, the only good days are the 2 days a month when we get paid.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23097665)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 12:31 AM
Author: passionate market

Thought this would be Drunkard.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23098014)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 8:47 AM
Author: Motley bawdyhouse chad

More likely to work weekends in litigation or corporate?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23098834)



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Date: April 30th, 2013 8:10 AM
Author: Motley bawdyhouse chad



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23105869)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 8:49 AM
Author: vigorous wine hissy fit locus

it depends. sometimes i like weekends because the office is empty, you can wear whatever you want, you can eat pizza in the library and make a mess AND your billables count the same as if it were a monday and you're stuck wearing a tie and dress pants.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23098838)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 8:52 AM
Author: lilac volcanic crater

In miami , that's every day

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23098840)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 10:17 AM
Author: Glittery Brethren Abode

This would come across more as a positive if you could then skip Monday. Supplementing a shitty week with casual work isn't great.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23099037)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 9:19 PM
Author: fighting electric windowlicker doctorate

i enjoy working on saturdays. as the above poaster pointed out, you can go into the office and it's fucking quiet. no secretaries yammering about god knows what, no phone calls, nobody asking if i "have a minute."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23103210)



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Date: May 20th, 2013 10:57 AM
Author: misunderstood roommate

This

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23234925)



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Date: April 29th, 2013 9:28 PM
Author: Nudist bright kitty cat

i'd be fine working the weekends if I could go home on say, a Tuesday, at 1 PM if I was dead and had no work on the horizon the rest of the day, rather than sitting around until 6 or 7 PM doing jack shit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23103279)



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Date: May 1st, 2013 1:46 AM
Author: Glittery Brethren Abode

Fuckin A, me too. Except I would still hate working on the weekends so never mind and fuck this.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23111919)



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Date: May 1st, 2013 8:14 AM
Author: Irradiated parlour

Why not just go home if you have no work on the horizon? Why sit around until 6 or 7.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23112613)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 10:36 PM
Author: ungodly prole

this. you're a professional now, you don't have to punch a clock. one of the true advantages of biglaw that far too many people fail to take advantage of.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23232940)



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Date: May 20th, 2013 11:54 AM
Author: spruce property

100% correct. leaving early when I have no work and/or working from home has bought me an additional year or 2 of this job before I have to /self

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23235188)



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Date: May 1st, 2013 1:50 AM
Author: Vivacious splenetic stage

haha

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23111930)



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Date: May 1st, 2013 9:41 AM
Author: Stimulating shaky church wagecucks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL8G5pBZ5CI

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23112732)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 10:55 PM
Author: Fiercely-loyal big-titted international law enforcement agency gunner

why would anyone become a lawyer?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233101)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 11:02 PM
Author: Rose razzle-dazzle gaping

Ignorance, obv.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233138)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 11:04 PM
Author: multi-colored shrine

because it sounds good at the bar during happy hour?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233158)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 11:11 PM
Author: Rose razzle-dazzle gaping

Worked like 10 hours today and still didn't finish this fucking thing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233202)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 11:15 PM
Author: crystalline cheese-eating dilemma becky

ljl @ your ridiculous legal life

i worked a total of 4 hours last week and made $2000

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233225)



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Date: May 19th, 2013 11:28 PM
Author: Maniacal love of her life den

Cr. Seriously, fuck the asshole of big law. Not even impressed anymore. #1 in most miserable job ON EARTH. I'd rather have some tranny bitch fucking my asshole, and I'm not gay.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#23233311)



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Date: July 21st, 2020 5:11 AM
Author: tripping hunting ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#40638199)



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Date: July 21st, 2020 5:14 AM
Author: titillating hyperventilating people who are hurt native

I havent had a day off in 2 months

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2242553&forum_id=2#40638202)