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Originally posted by str8outavannuys
Unrelated question: I've been told I'm going to have to decorate my own office at my new firm. I'm not coming in as a partner. Once I start there will be 6 full time lawyers, 4 of whom are partners. Does this sound right? They all have really nicely furnished offices. How hosed am I?
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What do they mean by "decorate"? Do they mean you need to find your own art, or do they mean you need to acquire your own desk & shelves? If the later, you are hosed, but at least you can get something you like and keep it if you leave. I'd vaguely recommend antiques - much cheaper than new furniture of similar quality. Alternatively I'm sure you can get second-hand office furniture in very good shape from an office-furniture rental place for decent $$. The one thing I would suggest splurging on is your chair - you will be in it a lot, and if it hurts your back you are truly fucked.
My understanding is that, even if you furnish your own office, the firm will generally pay for a basic paint job (in whatever color you want, which can make an absolutely huge difference; after 15 years of NYC rental apartments I am opposed to white and off-white walls on humanitarian grounds).
God help you if they mean "you can finance your own floor coverings."
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