One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Minimize Expenses

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Following Instagram posts can make you feel like other moms are either made of money or have sugar daddies funding their lifestyles. I can assure you. I have neither. There is nobody funneling money into my household except for me. And because I was an economics major and my dad was a banker, I am keenly aware of cash flow, assets and liabilities, and expenditures. Still, sometimes, I forget how expensive life can be. It's not because I lied about having a sugar daddy or have a trust fund.  It is because I am frugal. Indeed, being conscious of expenditures is integrated into my lifestyle.  I know that it is gauche to discuss money and yet, I feel compelled to share some thoughts.
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Apologies For My Biased Law Firm Angst...

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The article about singles leaving the fast track clearly hit a nerve for me yesterday and made me conjure up memories about my prior life as a law firm associate. My whining about that life isn't particularly original. Indeed,law firms are notorious for being pressure cookers.

However, I wanted to make something clear. That environment didn't work for me because I didn't love it. As you can tell from my blog posts, I have lots of interests. It was the law firm life that got to me eventually. However, I am glad that I got the experience. I learned a lot. Besides, in the long run I was no worse for the wear. I just needed to take a month off before I started my new job as an in-house lawyer.

Even given my thoughts about the life of a young associate, I still encourage law students to give it a try. You get to work with smart people, get great experience and get to decide what type of law you'll eventually practice. It's also a great way to build a strong network.

Besides, just because I didn't like it doesn't mean that everybody will feel that way, even if the turnover statistics for associates are rather high...
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Meryl said…
It is hard to find the 'perfect' job - especially when you're young, and there is a lot to learn (as you so correctly point out) even in jobs and locations that you 'don't love'.

I am your newest follower (returning your follow) and look forward to more visits.
11:23 AM
Ugochi said…
Hi Chaton,
Sometimes it is not easy for the single you know...
Following from the hop.
Blessings!
TESHUVA-http://www.ugochi-jolomi.com/
6:07 PM
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