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First Year Associate Musings: Game Planning for 2015
From the moment I started working, I knew it was going to be a repeat of law school. Hidden Fees at every corner. The moment I pay one bill, two more pop up. Hopefully, all of the unexpected bills...
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First Year Associate Musings: Back to the Real World
Another thing we are not warned about before entering the real world: No More Holiday Breaks. Thanksgiving break went by without a major change, as I always only had the day before and after off from...
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First Year Associate Musings: Headed for the Unknown
Being a new attorney has many challenges. You are still getting used to your new role. There are a lot of nuances to the area of law you are working in that you did not learn in law school – or at...
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First Year Associate Musings: Budget? What Budget?
Somehow I ended the month with some money, nowhere near the amount I wanted but it was more than zero. SUCCESS! My Starbucks visits have decreased so much that I’m expecting the cops to perform a...
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First Year Associate Musings: Budgeting for the Future
Budgeting for the Future I received my payment schedule for both my car and student loans, so I’ve been able to finalize my monthly budget. Luckily, the amount owed is less than I originally budgeted....
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First Year Associate Musings: January Budget Recap
Not going to lie – I’m struggling to keep my “eating out” budget in check. Working 12+ hours each day has caused me to struggle greatly with food prep and meal planning. Last month, I went grocery...
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First Year Associate Musings: Smashing into the Wall
My idea of the early years of law practice was working 12+ hours a day, researching, writing, and occasionally having the opportunity to head into the courtroom. I did not consider having to interact...
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Rainy California Days
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, I am currently sitting in an airport in sunny California waiting to return to sunny Florida! I have never been in California before and although I am not sure if...
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