u/SadFirstYear

Anyone have advice on finding an associate job that doesn’t totally burn you out? I’m a first year at a biglaw firm doing litigation and I’m leaving for a clerkship soon (hoping to give myself a gap before the start day to figure out my life).

I’m pretty miserable, and really want to work towards some sort of life balance where I can get a dog, enjoy my hobbies etc. I have no debt and enjoy a pretty simple life, but I’m not sure that government work is the right move this early in my career. Would love to hear advice from anyone willing to give it