Ginevra Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Please don’t quote. Buckle up cause this will be long. <thanks> Edited July 21, 2022 by Quill 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Ugh. What a crummy position to be in. You should probably be looking around for something new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 You will never not have clients, so are you just going to work there forever? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Get a new job. You are absolutely seeing the issues clearly. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, sassenach said: You will never not have clients, so are you just going to work there forever? No, but I feel badly for them Edited July 21, 2022 by Quill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Quill said: Right, but after that there will be more clients. No matter what, you'll be leaving people in worse hands. And you know how long cases can carry on for, so what's the end game? Even if you stay just with these current clients, are you willing to do that for years? Just trying to point out the big picture- you can't stick around and be everyone's savior. If you don't get out soon, your name will be connected with this firm and you know that other firms are aware. Don't shoot yourself in the foot. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, sassenach said: If you don't get out soon, your name will be connected with this firm and you know that other firms are aware. Don't shoot yourself in the foot. Yes, Edited July 21, 2022 by Quill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I would feel badly for my clients, and a sense of duty / commitment, too. But, control what you can control, look for greener pastures. Your clients have choices, too, right? They can seek better representation. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Find your inner Slytherin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Rosie_0801 said: Find your inner Slytherin. 😂 Best answer!! Lol 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I know you feel badly for your clients, but you absolutely must put your own oxygen mask on first. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 At the end of the day, the only person you can save is yourself. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) You really already know what you should do. If you’re looking for a ‘buck up’ you got it. It’s not a good situation, you can’t save them all, you’re resume is now updated and your references are current. Find something better. Edited July 21, 2022 by Sneezyone 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Find another job pronto. Don’t stress about or take responsibility for things you cannot control, it’s a recipe for depression or worse. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Leave now while you can, with as little contact as possible with the new firm. You know that at some point they will do something that will make you quit. Might as well quit now and don't go through the future heartache. I know you are loyal to clients, but they have other options. You don't have to go down with the ship. Make a quick, firm break, and don't look back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Don’t badmouth the new firm at interviews. Use phrases like “The new firm’s culture and approach to client relationships was not what I’m used to. I was trained to [blah] and new firm did [blah].” Be open to new practice areas. I don’t think you’ll have any trouble getting another position. And who knows. Clients may follow you. 🙂 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I think the sooner you get put the better. Sorry though. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, lauraw4321 said: Don’t badmouth the new firm at interviews. Use phrases like “The new firm’s culture and approach to client relationships was not what I’m used to. I was trained to [blah] and new firm did [blah].” This is so good. Is this something you were able to come up with on your own, or is there a reference/website of how to say things instead of ....? I do not think well on my feet, so I am always impressed when people can come up with alternatives in conversation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, ***** said: This is so good. Is this something you were able to come up with on your own, or is there a reference/website of how to say things instead of ....? I do not think well on my feet, so I am always impressed when people can come up with alternatives in conversation. Ha. Law school and years of law practice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Something we, as a society, could all benefit from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) I didn’t get to read the OP, but whatever happened, I’m sorry. It sounds like you’re stuck looking for a new job because something bad has happened (maybe ethically wrong? don’t know) where you currently are. Looking for a new job is a pain. Edited July 22, 2022 by Garga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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