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41-50,
anonymous
writes:This is not a relationship question, but I hope to get some opinions from you guys.I've been working as a lawyer for just over 3 years and have come to the realisation that I HATE it. I went to law school because I wanted a high paying, prestigious, etc job and I had the grades to get in. My parents were also an influence here. I also have a psychology degree.I never liked the law that much but stuck it out because of student loan debt, my parents, bills and the fear of throwing away a 6 year education.In high school I loved art and photography but according to my mum 'art' is a hobby and not a 'respectable' job. I love beatiful images, I love to maniulate photographs, paint and be creative.The law has no colour in it, it's boring and soul destroying. I'm finding it hard to maintain motivation in my day to day work and lately have been dreading going to work each morning.My partner and I have started a photography business but that's a long way from being able to support us without other jobs.I need to get out of the law but I don't know what to do. Should I throw it all away and start over with something more creative or should I look for jobs where my legal training is valued?Feeling really lost here :(p.s. I don't want to pursue psychology either
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reader, Kilcardy  +, writes (4 January 2011):
You're still young, so follow your heart. There's nothing worse than hitting your 50's and asking yourself "what if". So, now is the time. Stop trying to please everyone else, and start living your life on your terms. I would suggest that you ease yourself out of the legal profession, while at the same time increasing your presence in the photography business. And, if you have to work other jobs after you get out of the law to support yourselves, so be it. At least you will be happy. Good luck.
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