Are Former Lawyers Bitter? Part 1

[@attabanana4709]

I definitely escaped a hellish ordeal, I see my family members who are happy with their work, are paid more than I ever was as a lawyer, work 40 hours a week, and take 2 vacations a year! Work doesn't have to be a hellish ordeal.

[@katiezhang9210]

People in the position usually would not openly talk about their negative experiences but it does not mean that they don’t exist.

[@former_lawyer]

💯

[@selenem3384]

yes, because the profession turns against those who are still in law and speak the truth about what goes on behind the scenes

[@aalegalfocus]

Also, I got some rude, negative comments on videos where I was critical of going to law school and the legal profession. You can't make everyone happy, and everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion, especially if based on real-life experiences.

[@former_lawyer]

Agreed, I think it's so important for people to share their honest experiences.

[@selenem3384]

​​@@former_lawyer yeah many lawyers are stuck in a cycle of shame and feel alone and that is where depression and suicides happen

[@aalegalfocus]

There are definitely terrible bosses/partners and miserable places to work (in any profession). I think most former lawyers are happy and relieved to get out of that rat race. Such as when my relative, a former biglaw partner, was in prison, he was probably relieved to no longer be so stressed out trying to make money all the time. I look forward to discussing this more with you!

[@former_lawyer]

I think there is definitely a lot of relief!

[@double.d]

I have an unrelated question. can a KZbinr along with her estate lawyer send a letter by email to other KZbinrs telling them not to delete anything they have electronically ( videos, emails, etc.) without a judges order?

[@aalegalfocus]

The unofficial answer is yes.