Advice from an Ex-Bitter Archives

I Overheard a Partner Bitching About Me

I fear my job is on the line. It’s not my fault the rainmaker thought I had the experience of a fifth or sixth year law firm associate

December 7, 2012 by Ex-Bitter 1 Comment

I’m a fairly new but older associate in a large firm. I’m also a recovering alcoholic Mormon.

August 17, 2012 by Ex-Bitter 4 Comments

I’ve had enough and want to be part of unionizing document reviewers.

About every third day, I find myself down in the office building’s “smoke hut” with a bunch of smokers, talking shop while the partner smokes.

I want to ask for a raise at my law firm. Should I do it now or wait? And what’s best, a percentage request or a specific dollar amount?

One partner found it preposterous to take two days off for a dog and said “just do it and then come back to the office.”

Do I really not understand the pressure my wife, a female associate, is under? And what should I do to get her back?

I know the law and I know my clients. But I am not liked by my law firm colleagues or staff.

Should I quit my law firm job in grand style? If I do, what should I do (or not do) to make a lasting impression?