UrbanBaby

09.10.19, 22:53 PM General Topics
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I have practiced law for 12 years and been miserable the entire time. It’s not that my job is particularly stressful, I just find it very boring. I work in-house and make $155k (plus bonus). Ideas for non-lawyer job that would pay similar? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.10.19, 10:53 PM Flag

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Kindergarten teacher? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:00 PM Flag

Har har hardy har har! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:20 PM Flag

You're laughingbut teachers on LI come pretty close to that [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:23 PM Flag

Kindergarten teachers on LI make close to 155k? Which district and after how many years? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:25 PM Flag

here...filter bu district. For example, median in jerichi is 145k https://www.seethroughny.net/teacher_pay [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:31 PM Flag

That doesn't show grade level or how many years it takes. OP won't walk into a job tomorrow as a kindergarten teacher making 155k. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:34 PM Flag

Of course not. No need to be so exacting, geez. The point was the teachers make more than you think [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:40 PM Flag

Yes, I think we're all well aware that teachers in certain areas can do well. What an odd post to pick to make this point. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:45 PM Flag

I was responding to the laughter. Anyway, you're the type of poster that's truly irritating.Don't really feel like interacting with you anymore. Gots to go now. Bye, Felicia [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:46 PM Flag

OK, we won't miss your nonsensical advice. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:47 PM Flag

I've been writing for a financial services firm for 18 years and make $150k+ including bonus plus stocks. I have flexibility to come/go for school drop-offs and appointments as long as work is completed. I can also work from home twice a week, though I usually go into the office since I find it preferable. I probably work closer to 30 hrs a week on average. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:10 PM Flag

This sounds awesome! What do you write? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 12:01 AM Flag

I enjoy the work, people, and day to day. It also keeps me plugged into the world, as I’m always researching a variety of industries. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 12:58 PM Flag

What kind of writing? Marketing? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 12:01 AM Flag

Not marketing. Reports on companies for banks. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 12:55 PM Flag

Doctor. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:23 PM Flag

I think you can still be a lawyer but you need to find a practice area that you care about. I’m in construction and there’s never a dull day. Plus, a lot of characters. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.10.19, 11:29 PM Flag

hahaha, I know the character part is true. My BIL works in construction and has the best stories! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 12:02 AM Flag

This. Data privacy and media/entertainment are two practice areas undergoing a lot of change. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 03:48 AM Flag

OP: data privacy interests me. Can you advise on how to get foot in the door? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 12:50 PM Flag

You are in NYC? That seems extremely low. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 12:57 PM Flag

That's within range of average for her experience. There are almost 60,000 lawyers practicing in NYC. Not everyone works for Big Law or maintains a general counsel position in a big company. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 01:24 PM Flag

I'm a paralegal and make the same base as you, probably smaller bonus. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 01:15 PM Flag

And this is the insanity of the legal industry. An in-demand paralegal makes as much as an attorney b/c of market over-saturation. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.11.19, 02:34 PM Flag