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Prudence · 12-30-2007, 12:47 AM

The entry level attorneys for 20-25K/year, for 80 hour weeks with no benefits? I believe I already said that wasn't something I was in a position to accept. Other people do. That is their choice. I've made mine. I can take a pay cut, but that's less than I made 10 years ago, with minimal education and no work experience.

As for alumni - those avenues are closed to me. The director of the career center has apparently cut me off for failing to bring the school the glory of a clerkship. They have to focus their attentions on the students with promise.

Anyway, this isn't something worth rehashing. I've made my decision.

Moonliner · 12-30-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

I've applied for just under 400 positions of all shapes and sizes.

I've always had better luck applying for just a few select positions. That gives me the time to carefully craft a custom resume/cover letter specifically tailored to that opening.

When you are on the other side of this equation and looking at a fist full of generic resume responses to your add, the few (and I really do mean few) that talk specifically to your needs with relevant examples related to the opening really stand out.

RStar · 12-30-2007, 10:57 AM

I'm so sorry it has worked out this way, Pru. I wish you the best. Perhaps something else will come up, and in many cases just having any kind of degree at all helps get you a better possition and pay.

I guess life has handed you a big 'ol bunch of lemons. So now you are making lemon aide. All you need now is to find someone with the vodka. Then you can have a party!

Good luck to you. You desirve better.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-30-2007, 11:40 AM

There are no alumni groups at all? No other students that you have contact with? You have absolutely no way to find out what career paths your fellow students have chosen? Can't even google search your school to find others that have gone there? Classmates.com, Facebook, etc, etc?

I already know your answer is an absolute "no". You've made your decision. Why you decided to go to this school, spend your valuable money, years of your life and endure the mental anguish of legal study so you can call yourself a failure immediately is beyond me.

Don't tell me you went through all that hell for "fun". I saw your dozens of posts to the contrary. We all read along as you stressed, studied, endured lame classes, researched, crammed, stressed some more. We all wished you luck, we all commisserated, we all had you in our thoughts, every single time you posted about your trying time at school. And now, after all you've illustrated for us here, you're giving up. Well I for one am a bit disappointed, and I'm sure I speak for many other swankers as well (thanks for the mojo, guys).

I promise, this is my last post on the topic. I know you're just angry at me for pointing it out, which is the natural reaction to being called on bowing to your inner fears. I wish you strength!

MickeyLumbo · 12-30-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

Congrats !!
Send me a pic via email willya ?

check your PM's

lashbear · 12-30-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornieo: Fully Loaded

I had a slight itch on my chest and I started to scratch. I didn't feel anything- nothing!- so I figured I was dying. I looked into my shirt and saw there was a crumpled up sheet of Fabric Softner. So, I'm ok. WTF?

That's a secret sign that it's time to download Skype and get a microphone...........

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Originally Posted by MickeyLumbo

check your PM's

I did... they all empty !!

Kevy Baby · 12-30-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyLumbo

check your PM's

Check out your Pre-Menstrual Syndrome?

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 12-30-2007, 01:54 PM

Nope, nothing in my PM.

MmeLytyeer · 12-30-2007, 01:55 PM

ka-chow!!!

we only have candy in my house right now, and i want some real food

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 12-30-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MmeLytyeer

ka-chow!!!

we only have candy in my house right now, and i want some real food

And by your sig line, we know what you do with candy...

Hey KEVY! Why haven't you properly welcomed MmeLytyeer???

12-30-2007, 12:47 AM	#16661
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	The entry level attorneys for 20-25K/year, for 80 hour weeks with no benefits? I believe I already said that wasn't something I was in a position to accept. Other people do. That is their choice. I've made mine. I can take a pay cut, but that's less than I made 10 years ago, with minimal education and no work experience. As for alumni - those avenues are closed to me. The director of the career center has apparently cut me off for failing to bring the school the glory of a clerkship. They have to focus their attentions on the students with promise. Anyway, this isn't something worth rehashing. I've made my decision. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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12-30-2007, 10:57 AM	#16663
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I'm so sorry it has worked out this way, Pru. I wish you the best. Perhaps something else will come up, and in many cases just having any kind of degree at all helps get you a better possition and pay. I guess life has handed you a big 'ol bunch of lemons. So now you are making lemon aide. All you need now is to find someone with the vodka. Then you can have a party! Good luck to you. You desirve better. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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12-30-2007, 11:40 AM	#16664
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	There are no alumni groups at all? No other students that you have contact with? You have absolutely no way to find out what career paths your fellow students have chosen? Can't even google search your school to find others that have gone there? Classmates.com, Facebook, etc, etc? I already know your answer is an absolute "no". You've made your decision. Why you decided to go to this school, spend your valuable money, years of your life and endure the mental anguish of legal study so you can call yourself a failure immediately is beyond me. Don't tell me you went through all that hell for "fun". I saw your dozens of posts to the contrary. We all read along as you stressed, studied, endured lame classes, researched, crammed, stressed some more. We all wished you luck, we all commisserated, we all had you in our thoughts, every single time you posted about your trying time at school. And now, after all you've illustrated for us here, you're giving up. Well I for one am a bit disappointed, and I'm sure I speak for many other swankers as well (thanks for the mojo, guys). I promise, this is my last post on the topic. I know you're just angry at me for pointing it out, which is the natural reaction to being called on bowing to your inner fears. I wish you strength! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-30-2007, 01:54 PM	#16668
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Nope, nothing in my PM.
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12-30-2007, 01:55 PM	#16669
MmeLytyeer Stop stalking me! weirdo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westside Posts: 25	ka-chow!!! we only have candy in my house right now, and i want some real food __________________ "You are quite bendy, aren't you?" "All this talk about plastic pants has got me rather turned on. I should go now"
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