You're Not Alone
When I was practicing law unhappily, I thought I was the only one. There is nothing like being a part of a community of lawyers who feel the same way that you do—who long for work about which they can be passionate, who crave balance and the freedom to make work and life choices that nourish them.
That’s why I’m so excited that the Finding Work You Love teleclass is under way. We’re having so much fun. Imagine finding work you love and experiencing it; no longer feeling isolated and alone, but being part of a community of lawyers just like you; learning and laughing in a fun and supportive environment. That’s what the teleclass is all about.
Not participating in the teleclass? There’s no reason we can’t start another community right here at this blog.
Share your responses to the questions below by clicking on “Comments” below this post:
What brought you to this site?
What are you hoping to get from it?
What do you want for yourself?
What are you willing to do to have it?
Here are my answers to the last two questions. When I was contemplating leaving the law, what I wanted desperately was to be engaged by my work. I wanted to look forward to Mondays, rather than dreading them. I wanted to make a good living. I wanted to be surrounded by loving, supportive people. What do you want?
What was I willing to do to have it? I was willing to give up complaining and take action. I was willing to let go of achieving just for the sake of achieving. And to my surprise I realized I was willing to give up making a lot of money doing something I hated. What about you?
Don’t hold back; allow yourself to experience the power of creating a compelling vision for your work and life. Take 15 minutes and jot down whatever comes to mind. Revisit the questions in a week, a month and see how your answers have changed, deepened.
In addition to posting your answers on this blog, put your answers up somewhere you can see them everyday. Making a career transition requires that you believe that it’s possible. Seeing your answers will remind you of the possibilities.
There’s power and comfort in discovering you’re not alone. Join the LeavingTheLaw.com community. I’d love to hear your responses to the questions above.
posted by Monica Parker @ 4:33 PM
4 comments
4 Comments:
I got your site name from Changing Course...What a find! I have enjoyed your articles and am glad to see I'm not the only one out there who is "crazy" for wanting to leave the law. I like reading about the possibilities out there.
I have been practicing for 18 years, and dreaming of not doing so for 17. I am finally taking steps to leave the practice and go out into another life. I'm looking for meaningful work that will allow a living (without the hoarding mentality). Most of all, I am willing to stretch my comfort level and take risks trying out other things.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Hi, x-esq-2-be. Thanks so much for your comments. I'm glad you found us. Congratulations on taking steps to find meaningful work. I admire your courage and your willingness to step outside of your comfort zone. Keep us posted!
I found your site by surfing the internet "under leaving law". My story may be a little different because I was actually doing what I love as a vocational rehabilitation counselor working with people with disabilities for many years and then I saw a way to bridge law and helping disabled people by going into social security disability law. I've been a struggling solo and its been a disaster ever since, so I decided to look for a legal position but that's been a daunting process, so now I am planning to go back to my first love of vocational counseling.
I love your site because it echos my feelings about the law; I tried desperately to hold on but I've come to a realization that I would rather do what I love.
I'm glad the site resonates with you, thanks very much. What I love is that you've made changes, it sounds like, using both your head and your heart. I know it's difficult realizing that the choices you made ultimately aren't for you, but I would envision that your honesty with yourself and the clarity you've gained is going to lead you back to work in vocational counseling that suits you to a tee. Best of luck to you and keep us posted.
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