One of the nonprofits where I do pro bono work was awarded a two year grant for outreach and research on a specific issue.
I was offered the position, and after much consideration, I accepted!
The hours are flexible, so I will still look for an attorney position or work toward my dream job.
*sigh*
halfway there...
Do you have a dream job?
I mean-not an actual career goal, but something like ice cream taste tester, movie critic, or travel writer.
You know...the kind of job that you just fantasize about, sigh, and then go back to work.
well... i've been given an opportunity that might make my dream job a reality.
and i'm going to take it.
who knows? it might happen!
or it might not.
i only know one thing: i don't want to wonder what if . . .
so i'm suspending my legal job search for now
(still gonna to rock the pro bono world though)
Thanks for all your support this past year!
Tonight or anytime that you check your results, have your child or grandchild or niece or nephew or little cousin with you. My close friend advises this emphatically. When he didn't pass the first time, he had a little loved one with him, who immediately sensed his sadness and said funny and sincere things...and of course, many hugs. If not near or available, then have your loving pet. I had mine both times. No shame. I just couldn't bear logging on alone.
WORD of CAUTION: If it's good news, be careful not to squeeze the beejesus out of the them. :)
Good luck!
Anonymous said...
you have a BAR CARD... why dont you start your own practice??? criminal law... misdemeanors... go out there and HUSTLE! i wish i hada bar card... you're so lucky. now go use it!
This comment was left on an older post.
First, I have a BAR CARD? Really? Let me check my wallet. Oh, yeah, there it is. Thanks for telling me. :)
Second, it is entirely possible to look for a job, whine on my blog, AND "use" my BAR CARD. Currently, I do volunteer work for THREE organizations. I provide legal assistance at their respective legal clinics weekly. For some clients with special needs or in sensitive situations, I represent them in proceedings. One organization now actually pays for me to attend conferences and participate in CLE events on their behalf.
Third, c'mon dude, read the post (or any of my prior posts) more carefully. I know I am lucky. After a long day or night at a clinic, I think about all my clients during the drive home. I feel blessed for EVERYTHING I have in my life. I feel very honored to have these skills to better serve them.
Ok-gotta go now. I like to get to the clinic early.
Thanks for the tough love!
I think I only mentioned this once or twice, but I have a pet who is very very dear to me. She was with me in law school (not literally of course).
And during both times I studied for the Bar Exam, she was right by my side (this time literally).
And it may sound sad or pathetic to you, but she really saved me this past year.
Whenever I wanted to just stay in bed and cry because I felt depressed about my health, my friends, or my job status, I knew I couldn't. I couldn't give up because she counted on me to take care of her.
This month she became horribly ill. It was a mystery because she is young and was healthy otherwise. I took odd jobs just to pay for her medical bills. In the end, the vet determined surgery was the only answer.
But I thought all hope was lost because the operation would be extremely expensive.
There was no way I could make that much money in such a short time.
And my savings were already eaten away...
And I felt like complete shit.
I kept thinking: if only I had a job I wouldn't be losing her...
Today the vet called me with amazing news.
She knew how much I loved my pet and how well I had always taken care of her,
SO
they want to do the operation anyway.
It turns out someone set up a trust fund to help owners and pets in my situation.
And I lost it over the phone.
I could not stop crying and babbling my thanks over and over.
I am on cloud 9 right now.
I will NEVER roll my eyes when I hear about pet trust funds again!
WHEN I get a job, I'm going to donate my first paycheck!!!