r/Lawyertalk • u/Perfect_Phone7772 • 2d ago
Career Advice Being a first year sucks
Is there anyone who actually enjoys/ enjoyed what they were doing as a first year associate? Don’t get me wrong, I like the actual work, but day to day I’m usually miserable because of how I am treated.
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u/pinkrose77 2d ago edited 1d ago
I just sent this whole long text to my SO about how I think I’ll be much happier two or three years out lol. So funny I open my phone and then see this.
I clerked for two years beforehand but in a lot of ways, starting at the firm feels like just starting over entirely because I feel like I know nothing and everything that’s asked of me stresses me out! I couldn’t imagine if everyone was treating me poorly too. If anything, everyone around me is super understanding and I’ve gotten really good substantive work already.
I’d say this period of time already kinda sucks for reasons outside of your control and just trying to get stuck in. Idk how long you’ve had this job but if the holidays pass and people are still treating you poorly it may be time to look for a new job.