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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Ok, you've answered the first half of the question. And you're right.
The best option for litigators is sales.
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I disagree that "sales" is the best option for ex-lawyers. (Ignoring the fact that everything is sales, of course.)
In sales, you are still living the same life at the same beckoned call of your clients, contributing nothing of value. How is that better than what you do now? Is providing widgets, financial plans, drugs, software, or insurance more soul-satisfying?
The real route to economic freedom is entrepreneurship. Find a need. Start a company. Work your ass off to make it work. Actually build something from nothing.
I have many friends who left successful law practices to carve out successful and lucrative lives outside the law. Their jobs include:
- certified financial planner at private investment firm
- legal headhunter
- sports agent
- lobbyist
- personal manager
- business development vice president
- private foundation executive
- record company executive
- restauranteur
- retail store owner
- investment banker
When considering a move, don't limit your options. It's a much bigger world out there.
