Posted by crinn on December 3, 2001, at 16:15:09
In reply to Re: Asking for a paycut » Greg, posted by akc on December 3, 2001, at 12:24:48
> I didn't think my hours would be further cut. A big law firm like this wants you to bill, bill, bill -- hours is what it is all about (actually, the same can be said about small firms, though it is not quite as intense). And my practice group has more than enough work. They would prefer I bill the 150 hour minimum.
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> I have not feared by let go -- yet. If I don't get my head on straight, soon, I might start worrying. But I'd get some "counseling" by the higher ups before there would be action in that arena.
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> And, by being proactive, I have kept this hours thing under control.
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> I think the biggest problem is all within me -- having to admit I can't cut it -- that I'm not able to do what I use to do. I don't care if I'm sick or my mom's sick or if it is the meds or whatever the problem is. I use to be able to go 90 miles a minute and accomplish anything in front of me. I was always the superstar. And liked it! Now, the inertia is killing me.
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> Gets back to some of my posts above. I really hate life right now. And having to ask for a pay cut just underscores one of the areas that is not going as I had hoped.
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> Back to work, for me. :(I can completely relate. I took a 30-hour week job at 1/2 the salary I was making to help "my health" and completely changed my lifestyle. I'm definitely getting by on less money, but still feel like crap. Sometimes, doing all the right things doesn't get you the right results. Hang in there!
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