Unfinished Business
Early on in my career I had gone into teaching to allow Mr Ex's career to thrive. We were raising small children then & both of us were working late trying to meet deadlines and attending to clients. These progressed into fights and accusations that I do not commit enough to the family. At one point he blatantly pointed out that I had an affair with our principal partner (which was completely ridiculous & hurtful to say the least).
We should have let HIS career take a backseat & let mine thrive. I had SO wanted to be a corporate lawyer and now that I have gotten teaching out of my system, I would like to have a shot at that. There is the possibility that I may die of a heart-attack in the process (as most people will start doing corporate law in their 20's) but what the heck, right?
Consider this as me re-entering the workforce. My salary will be low(er) than the average guy since my 10 plus years of teaching will not matter in the legal fraternity. How do I do this? With bravado which I never had? To say that this venture is scary is an understatement.
The choices that I have made led me to this fork on the road:
Do I return to practice?
Do I join the industry as a legal adviser (or a learning & development consultant)?
Do I continue with my studies & pursue the academic path to the end?
At least now my options are a bit clearer & narrowed down. Whatever the outcome I choose, I will be brave and take a stand. Never back down. I'd like to think that I am more mature and shrewd now, so hopefully I'll be able to handle the Angelines of the world better.
By the way, she is a banker who likes to scream her head off to me when I handled the loan documents. The bane of my existence when I was in practice. Now I see her as an insecure person who steps on others to make herself feel better. She is probably high up in her position right now & I will be completely happy for her, as she has the stomach for it.
So, back to me me me! Let's do this. Explore the options. Practice, Industry or Teach?
Love you LOTS & LOTS.
We should have let HIS career take a backseat & let mine thrive. I had SO wanted to be a corporate lawyer and now that I have gotten teaching out of my system, I would like to have a shot at that. There is the possibility that I may die of a heart-attack in the process (as most people will start doing corporate law in their 20's) but what the heck, right?
Consider this as me re-entering the workforce. My salary will be low(er) than the average guy since my 10 plus years of teaching will not matter in the legal fraternity. How do I do this? With bravado which I never had? To say that this venture is scary is an understatement.
The choices that I have made led me to this fork on the road:
Do I return to practice?
Do I join the industry as a legal adviser (or a learning & development consultant)?
Do I continue with my studies & pursue the academic path to the end?
At least now my options are a bit clearer & narrowed down. Whatever the outcome I choose, I will be brave and take a stand. Never back down. I'd like to think that I am more mature and shrewd now, so hopefully I'll be able to handle the Angelines of the world better.
By the way, she is a banker who likes to scream her head off to me when I handled the loan documents. The bane of my existence when I was in practice. Now I see her as an insecure person who steps on others to make herself feel better. She is probably high up in her position right now & I will be completely happy for her, as she has the stomach for it.
So, back to me me me! Let's do this. Explore the options. Practice, Industry or Teach?
Love you LOTS & LOTS.
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