Beginning of the decade I was struggling through my first law job. The financial crash completely derailed my plans and arguably I’ve been trying to recover financially, emotionally and professionally 10yrs later. I end the decade officially retired from the practice of law.
I went into retirement status because what I thought would bring me joy never did and paying the state of IL money just to hold onto a credential I wasn’t using made no sense and there is no hardship rate.
I appreciate the amazing folks who offered to help me transfer my license to Georgia, even more money involved. But being a lawyer is what 8 yr old Anoa thought was her way out. I appreciate the dream for giving me the drive to be who I am today.
But I do still kinda love brief writing...
Anyway I’m excited for the transition into other lanes and pursuing new passions. Our age cohort is probably among the last of the kids socialized in that you get one job, one career nonsense mentality. I’m appreciative of what I’ve learned and how I can help my kids dream big.
Folks used to say I was a good writer, and suggested I become an English teacher 🙄 things I’ve been able to do in the past few years and transition into I do owe in part to my background but it’s just an expensive notch on my belt that I’m still paying for.
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