SoxFan562004 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 OK, this is my situation. I'm 29, single, no mortgage and no huge debt other than student loans. I have a B.A. in Psych and a J.D. from DePaul with about 3 years experience as an attorney. I left the firm I was with because I didn't feel comfortable there. I have some money saved up and I figured that this is the point in my life I better decide what I want to do for awhile so I can settle down some. A few questions... Anybody have any resources I can look into for alternative legal careers? Anybody have any suggestions on how to look for jobs out of state, which I am entertaining as possible alternative/option? Those are just initial questions, if anyone has anything that might be helpful let me know, i'm all ears!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I don't, but I'm also a DePaul alum that got his JD almost a year ago and am still looking for a job. Your firm isn't looking to hire is it? I gotta say though, from my own job search, 3 years experience is prime for getting a job. That's what everyone seems to want. You have that going for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Here's some eco-friendly jobs across the country: http://jobs.treehugger.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Are you willing to take the bar in other states? As an attorney thats the first question I ask myself. In terms of experience 2 years + is where you want to be. Im not really sure what youre interested in, but most industries are fine with hiring ex-attorneys. Ive lately been questioning if I want to continue down the path Im on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Holy crap what an opportunity! Prime of your life, excellent job skills, no major debt, and the freedom to do almost anything. For the next two three years do something f***ing amazing. Pick a cause. Get involved in something real and make it happen. Concentrate on a job somewhere you always wanted to travel to. Go help some people that need it. Go help some animals that no one is helping Go save some land Stop an injustice or start one. Get a job on a cruise ship or private yacht Worry about your career in a few more years, worry about your life now. Kids and mortgages will happen soon enough. You truly are at a great point in your life. Grab it and do something amazing with it. You will not regret the things you do nearly as much as you will regret the things you did not do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 08:50 AM) Holy crap what an opportunity! Prime of your life, excellent job skills, no major debt, and the freedom to do almost anything. For the next two three years do something f***ing amazing. Pick a cause. Get involved in something real and make it happen. Concentrate on a job somewhere you always wanted to travel to. Go help some people that need it. Go help some animals that no one is helping Go save some land Stop an injustice or start one. Get a job on a cruise ship or private yacht Worry about your career in a few more years, worry about your life now. Kids and mortgages will happen soon enough. You truly are at a great point in your life. Grab it and do something amazing with it. You will not regret the things you do nearly as much as you will regret the things you did not do. Thanks for the positive advice! I am trying my hardest to take this opportunity and make the most of it. I think, if I can swing it financially, which I believe I can, I will to to broadcasting school, something I always wanted to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 You want to try something new, you should look into being a fisheries observer on an Alaskan fishing fleet vessel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCQ Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 08:50 AM) Holy crap what an opportunity! Prime of your life, excellent job skills, no major debt, and the freedom to do almost anything. For the next two three years do something f***ing amazing. Pick a cause. Get involved in something real and make it happen. Concentrate on a job somewhere you always wanted to travel to. Go help some people that need it. Go help some animals that no one is helping Go save some land Stop an injustice or start one. Get a job on a cruise ship or private yacht Worry about your career in a few more years, worry about your life now. Kids and mortgages will happen soon enough. You truly are at a great point in your life. Grab it and do something amazing with it. You will not regret the things you do nearly as much as you will regret the things you did not do. ^^^^Great post, couldn't have put it better. This is definitely the last time you will probably get to do whatever the f you want to do. No job, money saved up, no woman or kids. You should do something you've always wanted to do maybe try the west coast or something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 You willing to move to the Quad Cities? They just posted an opening for an attorney with 3-5 years of law experience. Looks like it a representative for lawsuits against the products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 17, 2008 -> 10:52 AM) I don't, but I'm also a DePaul alum that got his JD almost a year ago and am still looking for a job. Your firm isn't looking to hire is it? I'm a 1L at DePaul, small world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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