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rate this city attorney job offer

Currently in niche practice somewhere between shitlaw/midlaw...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
you're never getting the pension they'll cut it eventuall...
mahogany jewess national
  09/26/19
...
Swashbuckling fishy plaza
  09/26/19
...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
You have no ambition so this seems like a no-brainer
doobsian idiot shrine
  09/26/19
...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
Id cop that in a heartbeat. Also, factor in that PSLF will s...
Hideous hominid volcanic crater
  09/26/19
I rate it: xo2019
Olive contagious roommate
  09/26/19
ARE country I assume?
Blathering ladyboy
  09/26/19
...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
Also, if you're too lazy to deal with bringing in business, ...
Blathering ladyboy
  09/26/19
No idea, never worked in govt, hence the thread. But that s...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
Enjoy sitting in and providing input until midnight at 2 com...
Blathering ladyboy
  09/26/19
(Arcata city attorney)
Hideous hominid volcanic crater
  09/26/19
What is your current age/year out of school? Married? Kids?
violent becky
  09/26/19
...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
I’d heavily consider taking it. You’re not going...
violent becky
  09/26/19
hard to imagine you ever having a better offer, unless you l...
Hilarious slimy station
  09/26/19
Can't imagine doing the same thing until retirement.
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
my point is that i doubt you have any real security doing wh...
Hilarious slimy station
  09/26/19
Agree with that. Factoring in bonus current recent comp has ...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
if you go back to biglaw you could be shitcanned in a year o...
Hilarious slimy station
  09/26/19
Precisely my thought, and inevitably this would happen or I ...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
biglaw generally gets worse not better as you get more senio...
Hilarious slimy station
  09/26/19
Thanks man, appreciate your thoughts itt
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
This thread is not flame btw
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
How prestigious is this city? V50? V5?
Glassy theater
  09/26/19
...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
enjoy seattle/san diego/santa barbara bro (guessing cali in ...
Hilarious slimy station
  09/26/19
$150k is pretty generous for a municipal law gig in Seattle....
bossy striped hyena brunch
  09/26/19
like i said guessing cali. don't know other states with cit...
Hilarious slimy station
  09/26/19
Santa Barbara is lovely this time of year
bossy striped hyena brunch
  09/26/19
basically as close to living the dream as you can get for 99...
Hilarious slimy station
  09/26/19
Go for it. Just expect all of the crazy stereotypical shit y...
bossy striped hyena brunch
  09/26/19
...
Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground
  09/26/19
Update?
Submissive White Dog Poop
  10/02/26


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Date: September 26th, 2019 12:40 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground

Currently in niche practice somewhere between shitlaw/midlaw.

City attorney offer is 150k, obviously no bonus. Pension. Seems like a great opportunity but I have zero govt experience.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38889720)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 12:41 PM
Author: mahogany jewess national

you're never getting the pension

they'll cut it eventually

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38889726)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 12:43 PM
Author: Swashbuckling fishy plaza



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38889740)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 12:45 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38889754)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 2:01 PM
Author: doobsian idiot shrine

You have no ambition so this seems like a no-brainer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38890203)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:09 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38890907)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 2:08 PM
Author: Hideous hominid volcanic crater

Id cop that in a heartbeat. Also, factor in that PSLF will save you like $300k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38890238)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 2:09 PM
Author: Olive contagious roommate

I rate it: xo2019

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38890240)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:13 PM
Author: Blathering ladyboy

ARE country I assume?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38890936)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:23 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891009)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:14 PM
Author: Blathering ladyboy

Also, if you're too lazy to deal with bringing in business, what makes you think you can deal with all the insane internal / external politics that goes to working for a local gov?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38890943)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:26 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground

No idea, never worked in govt, hence the thread. But that seems like a different skillset than presentations, sales pitches to potential clients, etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891028)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:27 PM
Author: Blathering ladyboy

Enjoy sitting in and providing input until midnight at 2 commission meetings every week

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891033)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:46 PM
Author: Hideous hominid volcanic crater

(Arcata city attorney)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891135)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:43 PM
Author: violent becky

What is your current age/year out of school? Married? Kids?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891112)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 5:21 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891375)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 5:29 PM
Author: violent becky

I’d heavily consider taking it. You’re not going anywhere at your current job, that salary is quite good for the public sector, and if government doesn’t work out you can still go solo. Seems like this job would also be a good move for your family. Good early 30s move.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891427)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 4:47 PM
Author: Hilarious slimy station

hard to imagine you ever having a better offer, unless you like your niche between shitlaw and midlaw and want to do it elsewhere or on your own (doesn't sound like you do).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891146)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 5:25 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground

Can't imagine doing the same thing until retirement.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38891401)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 7:55 PM
Author: Hilarious slimy station

my point is that i doubt you have any real security doing what you're doing, so why on earth would you stick it out? are you actually making 250k or 300k? you can't possibly think doing it for 200k with no security is better than 150k with gov't security (and probably decent bumps up the pay scale yet to come).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892160)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:28 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground

Agree with that. Factoring in bonus current recent comp has floated between 200-250. 250 being a flush year.

I don't think the pay bumps at the govt job are substantial but the senior attorneys max out slightly north of 200 right now.

Recruiter has an interview for me at V60 but the thought of going back to biglaw makes me want to killself. I have no illusions about being able to juggle that life with my family obligations.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892388)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:29 PM
Author: Hilarious slimy station

if you go back to biglaw you could be shitcanned in a year or two as well.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892402)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:43 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground

Precisely my thought, and inevitably this would happen or I would quit within two years. That's how long I lasted the first time around.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892530)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:47 PM
Author: Hilarious slimy station

biglaw generally gets worse not better as you get more senior (at least past year 4 or 5). i'd hang up on the headhunter.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892551)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 9:23 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground

Thanks man, appreciate your thoughts itt

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892718)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 7:47 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground

This thread is not flame btw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892084)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:04 PM
Author: Glassy theater

How prestigious is this city? V50? V5?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892239)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:16 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892318)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:24 PM
Author: Hilarious slimy station

enjoy seattle/san diego/santa barbara bro (guessing cali in any event given the starting pay they've offered you).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892361)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:27 PM
Author: bossy striped hyena brunch

$150k is pretty generous for a municipal law gig in Seattle.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892383)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:28 PM
Author: Hilarious slimy station

like i said guessing cali. don't know other states with city/county attorney payscales that generous.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892390)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:30 PM
Author: bossy striped hyena brunch

Santa Barbara is lovely this time of year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892405)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:46 PM
Author: Hilarious slimy station

basically as close to living the dream as you can get for 99% of post boomer attorneys (not many midlaw/biglaw rainmakers or clsg shitlawyers of that vintage out there).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892545)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 8:22 PM
Author: bossy striped hyena brunch

Go for it. Just expect all of the crazy stereotypical shit you hear about government to be precisely true.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892345)



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Date: September 26th, 2019 9:20 PM
Author: Charcoal Charismatic Hunting Ground



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#38892709)



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Date: October 2nd, 2026 10:04 PM
Author: Submissive White Dog Poop

Update?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4351613&forum_id=2#50168016)