Changes

Things always have a way of working out. They also have a way of hitting you when you least expect them. When things are tough and feel like they've been tough for a very long time, it can be hard to believe and trust that in the end everything will work out like it should, but it's true. Eventually things always work out for the best. 

It's not easy being a baby lawyer. Law school does not prepare you to BE a lawyer. They just prep you on how to think like a lawyer, and trust me, these are two very different things. You can't survive in the legal field without both. Learning to think like a lawyer is huge, but without the practical aspects and understanding of how to actually practice law, it can be very frustrating and draining while you learn the ropes. Baby lawyers also aren't rolling in the dough so before you say 'yeah, I'm really going to feel sorry for a lawyer', just remember how you felt when you first started your career, whatever your career might be. We all start out at the bottom. 

Luckily for me, after taking graduating from law school and taking the bar exam I started out with an amazing boss who has been a wonderful teacher and mentor. He immediately took me under his wing and has taught me so much. I couldn't have started out with a nicer, more helpful boss. I've been blessed, and I know it. 

But it's time for me to move on. I gave my two week notice to my boss today after accepting a new position with a district court. I'm going from criminal defense attorney to court personnel. It's going to be a big change, but I'm looking forward to the new challenges ahead of me. I'm a little sad to be leaving my office and all the great people that I work with, but I know what I'm doing is going to be the best for me in the long run and will open many doors. I've learned a lot of important lessons in the last nine months, and I'll be taking those lessons and memories with me. I'm sad but excited and can't wait to see what my future holds.