Yesterday was a sad day at the law firm.
It was time for everyone's annual flu shots and this day is dreaded by all.
Not because the attorneys or staff are afraid of the needle but because
we have 30 attorneys here. THIRTY and nearly all of them have little ones.
So here I was at the front of the firm, witnessing the spouses (mostly mothers) step off the elevators
with their kids in tow. Many had 3 or 4 kids, each one so excited to come see Daddy at work.
They had no idea why they were really here. It was heart-breaking.
Some came in skipping or hopping. Some were yelling,"Where's Daddy?" The moms gave me a little smile. They knew that I knew that their kids didn't know yet.
It was like the bible says... leading lambs to the slaughter.
I heard screams and sobbing once they were out of sight.
Part of me felt guilty. I'm not sure why... it's not like I could've
stopped them from their looming misfortune.
stopped them from their looming misfortune.
It was nothing that some Famous Amos cookies and a juice box couldn't fix, though.
I'm starting to really like it here. Some days are hard but most days are pretty breezy.
I'm learning a ridiculous amount about the legal system, documents, procdures, etc.
They give me more food here than I could've ever dreamt.
If I were to never eat a bite outside of this office I probably would not lose a single pound.
I'm starting to really like it here. Some days are hard but most days are pretty breezy.
I'm learning a ridiculous amount about the legal system, documents, procdures, etc.
They give me more food here than I could've ever dreamt.
If I were to never eat a bite outside of this office I probably would not lose a single pound.
One of the senior partners doesn't care much for me and I'll be honest... It bothers me often.
I just have to remind myself that 29 out of 30 isn't bad.
I just have to remind myself that 29 out of 30 isn't bad.
3 comments:
That is not a bad ratio at all, but I get that it bugs you. It would bug me too. Kill him with kindness! What a lame prospect though. He should just like you. I can't imagine he is much fun if he doesn't like you. Boo.
Oh my gosh. I LOVED that post. Those poor children. You wrote it very well. And it's a funny/sad image. Ah youre too great. I NEED to see you soon. AND i'm also pretty sure that number 30 will come around. OR he's completely nuts! Love you!
Part of success is focusing on strengths and finding some way to counter-balance weaknesses. #30 may never like you. Sometimes it is a personality thing, a style thing, or a "you are just too cute and good at what you do, so it intimidates #30 thing." (Yes, it is possible for legal sec to intimidate senior partners, at least subconsciously. Either way, don't sweat it. Just be the best you, and don't let 30 do anything to undermine you. It might be worth asking 30 why there is this tension? Is there something you have done or is there something 30 wants you to do differently?
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