u/BookaKey69

For anyone that trained at a MC/US and moved anywhere with a better WLB when you qualified, how did you find it (and what kind of firm/area did you go to)?

Thought I would be able to do the long hours but the regular 2am finishes multiple times a week, every week across multiple seats in my TC (and being told off for not taking on more work!) has made me realise this isn’t for me. The money would be great on NQ but not even sure I’ll be retained by my preferred practice areas. Every recruiter I’ve spoken to only seems interested in pushing me towards the even more intense US firms. Thinking of just leaving and going literally anywhere with a better WLB. Would be nice to hear others’ experiences!