i quit my job as a corporate lawyer ⚖️

[@Eroll_Fingal_Groote]

"People tend to become lawyers when they didn't know what else they wanted to do."

[@jovialjoyce669]

Couldn’t stop crying watching your videos - am in a similar lost stage as a law student. Finding it hard to believe that a corporate law job would really give me the fulfillment I want. Just wanna say what you shared are absolutely inspiring and I really should take time to think and unpack what I’m feeling. All the best to you Ali 🌸

[@AlianaChambers]

I'm so sorry you're feeling lost, but it's great that you can take the time now to really think about what it is you'd like out of life. Thanks so much for your lovely comment and wishing you all the best too! 😊🩷

[@CanadianNaturalle]

Stumbled across this video and your story resonates so much with me (almost word for word haha). I also resigned recently and felt such a huge relief 😊😊 No amount of money could keep me after a while

[@AlianaChambers]

congratulations on resigning Kyria! I hope you are feeling lots better 🎉

[@phos5990]

I'm doing data analytics and it's very much "get a deadline and be on your own" type of deal, and/but I relate to the purpose and "you do this because you don't have a passion" thing 😅

[@byeteaching]

Thank you for addressing these mistakes head-on. It's refreshing to see someone discussing the challenges teachers face when transitioning careers. Your video provides valuable guidance and encouragement. Keep up the excellent work!

[@BJ-md8es]

Just discovered this video and as a lawyer it resonates so much. Unfortunately, after doing insurance defense litigation for several years, I don’t feel qualified for particularly anything.

[@AlianaChambers]

I have a lot of ex-colleagues who feel the same way ❤️ you definitely are qualified to tackle many things and will have lots of transferable skills! I would definitely want a litigator (or ex-litigator) on my team, whatever role that may be. I also know a couple of lawyers in private practice who are choosing to work a four-day week so they can carve out space to discover new things. Wishing you lots of joy ✨

[@By_Aleeya]

Aliana this resonates with me so much. I’m already feeling anxious about going back to time recording after the Christmas break. Would love an update video. Well done for having the strength to quit what wasn’t making you happy ✨

[@AlianaChambers]

thanks so much Saima! sorry to hear you are feeling anxious, i completely understand the feeling 😣 i have moved part-time and in-house now, and hope to make an update video in a few months time once i'm a bit more settled in the new role, but so far it's helped a lot with anxiety in that respect! wishing you lots of happiness for the new year💕

[@AlianaChambers]

hi Saima, hope you are doing well 💕 i've just posted a vlog-style documenting a week working part-time, happy to answer any questions there too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZrYoHmcjb-Cd7s

[@By_Aleeya]

@@AlianaChambers hi sweetie that is so thoughtful of you to message me. Thank you I will certainly check it out. I settled much more into the role (it’s still not for me long term though), thank you. I hope you’re doing well too 💕

[@AlianaChambers]

@@By_Aleeya so glad to hear you're feeling more settled! 🥰

[@victoriaphillips9391]

I loved this! And I love hearing these blog style videos bc I like hearing about your life!

[@AlianaChambers]

thank you Victoria! 💕

[@KaydanAidan]

I’m studying for the Nov LSAT and this was therapeutic to watch.

[@dododo379]

This video really resonates with me. I have recently quit my job in a law firm for similar reasons. Good luck!

[@AlianaChambers]

@@dododo379 thank you, good luck to you too!

[@MisterJingo93]

Being "gifted" is a curse I am slowly coming to terms with. My problem was, that I never, and I mean never, struggled to get through school with ok grades. Not great, pretty average actually, but wit ZERO effort. Then, I went to university, where I ran into a wall for the first 1,5 years, because I couldn´t study. Never had to before. Finished with reasonable grades and the newfound ability to study. Then, Covid hit and I landed my first job by accident, which again, took zero effort. I did that job for two years, because what else was there to do, when I was told I needed a masters degree in order to progress. And here I am, bored out of my mind with studying again, hating to be degraded to an ibacilic toddler again, and having zero idea, where to go from here. I didn´t need the Masters for anything other than the title, and now I am very close to just throwing the towel, because I just do not care and I am not even learing anything. Why is the modern world so hung up on ticking boxes? How did a piece of paper become more important than experience? Why is work so meaningless and stressfull? When did we allow life to become so pointless?

[@AlianaChambers]

thank you for sharing! ❤‍🩹

[@chantal6580]

I’m still deciding on my career path but this video was really helpful ❤

[@speztube6457]

the editing is so slick, and very insightful video!

[@AlianaChambers]

thank you! 🥰

[@zhengspark]

The reasons why you leave lawyer position were same as me.Besides, I totally identify with "people tend to become lawyers when they didn't know what else they wanted to do".

[@theboombody]

I gave up on becoming a CPA when I tried studying for the exam at age 42. They want you to devote your whole darn life to that stuff. If I have a choice, then no thanks. Thankfully you can still get accounting jobs without it for the time being. Unless you really want to be high up in a firm that does audit and taxes.

[@IdinSabahipour]

Awesome video, Aliana. So candid (also the edit was really fun and engaging) :)

[@AlianaChambers]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@elangonzalezalvarez5768]

The song was great haha! Keep up the good work with your videos!

[@AlianaChambers]

thank you so much!

[@lawyertina3804]

I can relate to every word. I just subscribed. I pray you find more fulfiling things to do that gets you the bread!!!!❤

[@AlianaChambers]

Thank you so much Tina! Just checked out your channel - love that you're making the law more accessible for others😊💖

[@poojachavan6944]

Hi, Thank you for video. It helps load. I completed my LLB from India and will try to pursue masters LLM in corporate law and commercial law from UK. However, per your email, i think i have to check with you before start pursing taking corporate law subject. Could you advise me which subejct should i have go to do Master?

[@AlianaChambers]

hi there! congrats on completing your LLB 🎉 i don't think i would be the best person to advise you on what masters course to take - there are so many factors to consider in that decision! but if it helps, i did take a corporate law module as part of my undergraduate studies and found it useful. wishing you the best of luck in the future! ✨

[@poojachavan6944]

@@AlianaChambers Thank you for your Prompt revert and assistance!! 💜 Love from Mumbai, India 🙏🥰

[@Nidzz1111]

​@@poojachavan6944hey I am in same situation can we connect on Instagram???

[@TomJamesOfficial]

Great video! Best of luck!

[@AlianaChambers]

thanks Tom! hope you're well ☺️

[@lukelawson7716]

This video should be called 'broad overview of my legal career so far'

[@gh-sb1dy]

do u miss being a co lawyer? and do you still practice law?

[@AlianaChambers]

I do still practice, but I only work part-time in-house. it's a good balance for me at the moment. and I definitely do not miss working full time at a large corporate firm!

[@gameworld-yd9ye]

in which city you were a lawyer?

[@AlianaChambers]

London ☺

[@yintotheyang6433]

Gotta ask.. do you have PTSD from law ? And do you still think about stuff you could have done differently or have conversations in your head about it?

[@AlianaChambers]

hey, great question! i definitely had to take a few months out after quitting to recover physically and mentally before i felt ready to go back to work elsewhere. and yes i do, although with time this gets better! i am naturally an anxious person and at nighttime i always replay conversations in my head 😅 hope that's helpful! ☺️

[@yintotheyang6433]

@@AlianaChambers yes it does. That’s what was happening when I wrote that comment. Instead of peacefully drifting off to sleep I just kept replaying things in my head about past stuff n files I had to work on next week. I barely got 2 hours of sleep 😩

[@AlianaChambers]

@@yintotheyang6433 ahh i'm so sorry 😣hope you're feeling better today!

[@mbb05jb]

i feel sorry for the people who applied to the company you worked for who lost out to you who would loved working at your company

[@AlianaChambers]

i can see why you would feel like that! interestingly, over half of the people who joined the law firm when I did (the grad intake) have now left the firm, and we all applied because we thought we would enjoy it. sometimes you have to try something for a few years to see if it’s right for you, and it’s okay to change your mind 😊

[@BrettAshley143]

🦋good girl! 🦋

[@Michaelangilo-b8h]

the way she said "gotta get that bread" 🤣🤣

[@emmjay274]

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[@davontawilliams3958]

Real Title: I quit my job as a full time corporate lawyer. 😂

[@tejamajhi2271]

Hi aliana You are so gorgeous

[@gymnasmic7425]

I am a lawyer and I didn’t know your jargon lol

[@AlianaChambers]

i trained as a corporate lawyer in London (sorry, should have specified haha!)

[@Nidzz1111]

Hey dear... hope doing well..... I am recent law graduate.... I want to connect with u on any media for your guidance it would be greatfull of you.... social media like LinkedIn, email, Instagram or anything else u are comfortable with.....it's an request ❤

[@AlianaChambers]

hello! happy for you to reach out via Instagram (details are in my description) 🤍

[@Nidzz1111]

@@AlianaChambers thank you for your reply I will DM u