I have a $1.2M net worth as a 3rd year NYC mid level (including home equity) yet I still feel broke and empty. Majority of paycheck simply goes into retirement accounts, mortgage or index funds. Not interested in dating/relationships and most days I just eat a six piece chicken McNuggets on the way home from work for dinner and rice and beans at home on weekends. No traveling, no vacations, not close with family (not interested in any of that). Anyone else similar? I can’t be the only one

Is it normal to feel like you want to die in this job, or am I the problem?

lateral 5th year. had a screener, now the firm is flying me out cross country for a callback and putting me up in a hotel. obviously they’re interested, but would you say the chances are greater than not they’d extend an offer? i know i sound crazy haha im driving myself wild overthinking this

Really feeling the pointlessness of this job today and thinking wistfully about what I wanted to do with my life before I got sucked into a prestige rabbit hole. Anyone look at what it takes to respec and go to med school in your 30s? Complete pipe dream I’m sure but saving lives seems so much better than anything I can do with a law degree.

What are the characteristics of some of the best partners you have worked with?