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why do so many lawyers work well into their 70s? it's not for money.

they obviously love what they do
Henna nursing home pozpig
  10/30/25
Some sage whose name I have forgotten asked why a young lawy...
Alcoholic meetinghouse kitty cat
  10/30/25
The law has changed me from a young man to a very old very f...
light appetizing main people indian lodge
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I'm actually in pretty good shape, the "law" didn'...
useless floppy theater stage
  10/30/25
You've been extremely fat for literal decades at this point
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  10/31/25
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mischievous electric furnace heaven
  10/31/25
Young lawyer is not established, has to build a career to se...
Federal big-titted hall mood
  10/31/25
I love it and will never "retire"
Mauve hospital philosopher-king
  10/30/25
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light appetizing main people indian lodge
  10/30/25
120. You can't think of anything better to do with your time...
Aphrodisiac Chocolate Ticket Booth Foreskin
  10/30/25
I can still do the other things I enjoy. But a guy can hard...
Mauve hospital philosopher-king
  10/30/25
Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your l...
stirring emerald people who are hurt market
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Henna nursing home pozpig
  10/30/25
"I love sucking the soul out of the country & econo...
shimmering fragrant quadroon institution
  10/31/25
for one, it's a good way to prevent cognitive decline.
Narrow-minded Dilemma Water Buffalo
  10/30/25
What about height decline? That’s way more important. ...
Amber dopamine
  10/30/25
I’m friendly with a lawyer, deep in his 70s or even la...
stirring emerald people who are hurt market
  10/30/25
i dont think luis is that old
useless floppy theater stage
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stirring emerald people who are hurt market
  10/30/25
I'm sure it is, but there have to be other, better things to...
Aphrodisiac Chocolate Ticket Booth Foreskin
  10/30/25
like what? crossword puzzles? being on the board of some non...
Narrow-minded Dilemma Water Buffalo
  10/30/25
For some of them it's all they have, they never really devel...
self-absorbed obsidian base
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Federal big-titted hall mood
  10/31/25
My first boss does this and is 70+ (not a lawyer). Spent alm...
Walnut ape
  10/30/25
Really sad (and sick). My uncle is doing this. He has 4 ador...
Aphrodisiac Chocolate Ticket Booth Foreskin
  10/30/25
Burning thirst for JUSTICE
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Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe
  10/31/25
I had an interview once at a biglaw firm in which an elderly...
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Provocative Sooty Station Cuckoldry
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shimmering fragrant quadroon institution
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A Timely History of Briefs
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arousing stock car
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Bossy insanely creepy roommate
  10/31/25
It takes a really long time to get really good at it and whe...
Lascivious khaki space
  10/30/25
they are jewish
Supple ceo
  10/31/25
Last month, many were stunned when Robert M. Morgenthau, who...
Blue free-loading set
  10/31/25
The greatest part about this schtick is sometimes the links ...
shimmering fragrant quadroon institution
  10/31/25
nice to see you still poasting, Evan! tytyty for this story
Henna nursing home pozpig
  10/31/25
Can’t think of a better excuse to cover enjoying a dig...
Multi-colored hell friendly grandma
  10/31/25
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Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe
  10/31/25
Their Jewish wives are the boss at home. Thats why.
apoplectic beady-eyed plaza mother
  10/31/25
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concupiscible carnelian international law enforcement agency preventive strike
  10/31/25
Is Open Concept to blame iyo?
Amber dopamine
  10/31/25
There's a certain breed of man who defines himself entirely ...
Federal big-titted hall mood
  10/31/25
"Their children are grown and no one else needs them or...
Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe
  10/31/25
It took me a while to understand. Like the retired judges on...
Federal big-titted hall mood
  10/31/25
So what's the solution? You can't killself, because then...
Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe
  10/31/25
Be involved in shit outside of work.
Federal big-titted hall mood
  10/31/25
Lawyers are terrible at creating wealth, they need the cash ...
Chest-beating boiling water doctorate
  10/31/25
Who needs money when the mortgage is paid off and the kids a...
Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe
  10/31/25
Can you think of other things high earning boomer retards sp...
maroon curious house tattoo
  10/31/25
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Chest-beating boiling water doctorate
  10/31/25
It’s one of the jobs where your skills never go comple...
Chest-beating boiling water doctorate
  10/31/25
Titcr. One of the few professions that actually kind of favo...
Provocative Sooty Station Cuckoldry
  10/31/25
Nobody really gives you any shit because you're an older law...
Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe
  10/31/25
I think it's not as simple as "they love what they do.&...
Ruby frum pocket flask
  10/31/25
attorneys are risk averse pussies who aren't good at math, b...
mischievous electric furnace heaven
  10/31/25
I'll be lucky if I make it to 60.
Magical point mental disorder
  10/31/25
you gotta have something else and most people don't. plenty ...
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Date: October 30th, 2025 11:22 AM
Author: Henna nursing home pozpig

they obviously love what they do

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387684)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:37 PM
Author: Alcoholic meetinghouse kitty cat

Some sage whose name I have forgotten asked why a young lawyer spends so much time at the court. The answer was that he has nothing else to do. Applies to old lawyers too, I guess. After 40 years in law, what else is left?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387891)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:40 PM
Author: light appetizing main people indian lodge

The law has changed me from a young man to a very old very fat man.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387904)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:08 PM
Author: useless floppy theater stage

I'm actually in pretty good shape, the "law" didn't make you a fat lazy slob

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388003)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:52 AM
Author: shimmering fragrant quadroon institution

You've been extremely fat for literal decades at this point

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389814)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 12:12 PM
Author: mischievous electric furnace heaven



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390291)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:19 AM
Author: Federal big-titted hall mood

Young lawyer is not established, has to build a career to set himself up to support his family. I'm 41 and old enough to know that this is work that i don't want to do for 1 minute longer than i absolutely have to.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389776)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:37 PM
Author: Mauve hospital philosopher-king

I love it and will never "retire"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387896)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:40 PM
Author: light appetizing main people indian lodge



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387901)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:58 PM
Author: Aphrodisiac Chocolate Ticket Booth Foreskin

120. You can't think of anything better to do with your time than write briefs about whether a subcontractor's emails are under the "possession, custody, or control" of the opposing party?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387959)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:18 PM
Author: Mauve hospital philosopher-king

I can still do the other things I enjoy. But a guy can hardly jack off and surf for 12 hours a day it's not realistic.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388048)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:09 PM
Author: stirring emerald people who are hurt market

Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388010)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 6:00 PM
Author: Henna nursing home pozpig



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388797)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:52 AM
Author: shimmering fragrant quadroon institution

"I love sucking the soul out of the country & economy more than anything on God's green earth"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389815)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:59 PM
Author: Narrow-minded Dilemma Water Buffalo

for one, it's a good way to prevent cognitive decline.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387965)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:04 PM
Author: Amber dopamine

What about height decline? That’s way more important. Trump used to be like 6’2+.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387987)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:05 PM
Author: stirring emerald people who are hurt market

I’m friendly with a lawyer, deep in his 70s or even later, who has extreme back issues to the point be walks almost at a 90 degree angle. Mind still sharp though , he walks slowly with a cane

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387995)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:09 PM
Author: useless floppy theater stage

i dont think luis is that old

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388008)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:04 PM
Author: stirring emerald people who are hurt market



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49387988)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:25 PM
Author: Aphrodisiac Chocolate Ticket Booth Foreskin

I'm sure it is, but there have to be other, better things to do for that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388070)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:32 PM
Author: Narrow-minded Dilemma Water Buffalo

like what? crossword puzzles? being on the board of some nonprofit?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388099)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:11 PM
Author: self-absorbed obsidian base

For some of them it's all they have, they never really developed real hobbies or interests and trying to develop a new way to live would make them miserable.

But a lot of them just hate being around their wife.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388019)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:20 AM
Author: Federal big-titted hall mood



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389778)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:11 PM
Author: Walnut ape

My first boss does this and is 70+ (not a lawyer). Spent almost 45 years in leveraged lending and PE so is clearly loaded. I think he literally has nothing else to do with his life and just likes deals.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388020)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:24 PM
Author: Aphrodisiac Chocolate Ticket Booth Foreskin

Really sad (and sick). My uncle is doing this. He has 4 adorable grandkids who live nearby and who he seems to love spending time with. He only sees them a few times a month, largely because he is still grinding as a ("semi-retired") lawyer. He does not need the money. I think it's something to do, and he feels an obligation to his clients and his colleagues and to the law, though in reality, the'd all be fine without him.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388068)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:28 PM
Author: swashbuckling bonkers lodge

Burning thirst for JUSTICE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388089)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389816)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 3:22 PM
Author: Alcoholic meetinghouse kitty cat

I had an interview once at a biglaw firm in which an elderly partner was a quadriplegic in a wheelchair. Sort of a legal Hawking.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388386)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 2:14 AM
Author: aquamarine bipolar center



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389605)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:49 AM
Author: Provocative Sooty Station Cuckoldry



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389811)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: shimmering fragrant quadroon institution



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389819)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:57 AM
Author: maroon curious house tattoo

A Timely History of Briefs

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389832)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 1:26 PM
Author: duck-like senate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390536)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 3:15 PM
Author: Alcoholic meetinghouse kitty cat



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49391015)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 6:30 PM
Author: arousing stock car



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49391516)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 6:31 PM
Author: Bossy insanely creepy roommate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49391519)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 3:39 PM
Author: Lascivious khaki space

It takes a really long time to get really good at it and when you are really good at it and it keeps you sharp and out of the house why not.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49388419)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 2:17 AM
Author: Supple ceo

they are jewish

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389608)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 2:21 AM
Author: Blue free-loading set

Last month, many were stunned when Robert M. Morgenthau, who finally retired at 90 after 35 years as Manhattan’s district attorney, announced that he had not only joined the corporate firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, but also had a big office on the 31st floor renovated for him (and his longtime personal assistant, who went with him).

But Mr. Morgenthau is hardly alone. The legal profession, more than many other fields, seems to carry a work-until-death ethic. At Wachtell, where he is “of counsel,” Mr. Morgenthau so far has been putting in the same long hours he did as a prosecutor, though much of his time has been taken up with public appearances and award ceremonies.

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/nyregion/21lawyers.html

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389611)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:54 AM
Author: shimmering fragrant quadroon institution

The greatest part about this schtick is sometimes the links are real

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389821)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 12:09 PM
Author: Henna nursing home pozpig

nice to see you still poasting, Evan! tytyty for this story

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390284)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 6:15 AM
Author: Multi-colored hell friendly grandma

Can’t think of a better excuse to cover enjoying a dignified lunch and spending afternoon with mistress.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389700)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389820)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 6:24 AM
Author: apoplectic beady-eyed plaza mother

Their Jewish wives are the boss at home. Thats why.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389702)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 6:56 AM
Author: concupiscible carnelian international law enforcement agency preventive strike



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389728)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 7:51 AM
Author: Amber dopamine

Is Open Concept to blame iyo?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389752)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:36 AM
Author: Federal big-titted hall mood

There's a certain breed of man who defines himself entirely by his profession. i think this is likely more prevalent in boomers than gen X and millenials. They don't cultivate interests or relationships and thus depend on being a lawyer for their identity and to give their days meaning or purpose.

Were they to stop working entirely, what would they do? There's only so many lunches you can have and places to travel. Their children are grown and no one else needs them or has any reason to interact with them. Working gives them purpose, and I think everyone needs that.

It's a reminder for me to pursue interests outside of work so that I don't find myself putting on a suit and going into an office in my 70s.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389795)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:55 AM
Author: Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe

"Their children are grown and no one else needs them or has any reason to interact with them."

This is a sad, but true point. It certainly isn't for the money anymore since they don't have a family to maintain anymore.

Nobody is rushing to Dad to solve their issues anymore. All they have left is the relevancy from their practice.

Without that, they're just an old man that the world has passed by.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389827)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 12:24 PM
Author: Federal big-titted hall mood

It took me a while to understand. Like the retired judges on recall making like $100/day. Why on earth would anyone do that?

I've spent the last 11 years being needed by little people who depend on me to keep them safe and guide them through life. Thinking about them growing up, becoming independent and leaving me behind is truly the definition of bittersweet with the bitter being enough for me to choke up just thinking about.

So I get needing purpose and feeling useful to the world. I just dont want to fill that void with litigation.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390310)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 4:00 PM
Author: Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe

So what's the solution?

You can't killself, because then your family won't get your life insurance policy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49391176)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 4:43 PM
Author: Federal big-titted hall mood

Be involved in shit outside of work.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49391279)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: Chest-beating boiling water doctorate

Lawyers are terrible at creating wealth, they need the cash flow. It is about the money for many.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389818)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:56 AM
Author: Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe

Who needs money when the mortgage is paid off and the kids are out the house?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389828)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 9:03 AM
Author: maroon curious house tattoo

Can you think of other things high earning boomer retards spend money on

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389844)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 1:24 PM
Author: Chest-beating boiling water doctorate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390525)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 8:55 AM
Author: Chest-beating boiling water doctorate

It’s one of the jobs where your skills never go completely out of style. You can just fight with your HOA until you die.

This is why Florida won’t let lawyers waive in.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389825)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 9:25 AM
Author: Provocative Sooty Station Cuckoldry

Titcr. One of the few professions that actually kind of favors the old timers. Older attorneys can also work part time, not do the stuff or take the cases they don’t want. It’s easy money.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49389910)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 4:05 PM
Author: Milky Boyish Sweet Tailpipe

Nobody really gives you any shit because you're an older lawyer so you MUST know wtf you're doing.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49391201)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 12:11 PM
Author: Ruby frum pocket flask

I think it's not as simple as "they love what they do." I think a lot of them just don't know what they'd do if they didn't work because they've devoted so much of their life to work. Like it gives it structure.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390289)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 12:16 PM
Author: mischievous electric furnace heaven

attorneys are risk averse pussies who aren't good at math, but are good at boring details

it's hard to justify life at the hourly rate attorneys make

and then you die



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390299)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 1:30 PM
Author: Magical point mental disorder

I'll be lucky if I make it to 60.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49390568)



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Date: October 31st, 2025 3:19 PM
Author: Overrated Step-uncle's House

you gotta have something else and most people don't. plenty of retirees are depressed as fuck layabouts. if that's the alternative, i'd keep practicing, too. and like the guy above says law is basically age-proof.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2).#49391039)