HOW IT WORKS:

1. Read the letter below asking for advice about work.
2. Click on a dollar sign to give your advice.
3. View the voting results in this box. Repeat.

Dear Anyone,

I’m working at a mid-sized law firm which shall remain nameless, and I’m making $73,000 as a junior lawyer. I’m on pace to receive about a $10,000 raise each year for the next few years. It’s a great salary, but my billable hour target is 1700 hours a year, and I’m probably in the office 13 days out of 14. I barely get to spend any time with my young family, so I’ve been searching around for other jobs.

Two other firms have offered me jobs. One pays $65,000 for 1600 billable hours, and another pays $57,000 for 1400 billable hours. I should expect a raise of about $5000 to $6000 a year for the foreseeable future with these other firms. So, is it worth the financial hit for the family time?

Working Out Priorities in Vancouver

WHAT'S YOUR ADVICE?

	A:	Stay with your current job for two reasons: (1) things will get easier (2) you should never say “no” to money.
	B:	Goldilocks chose the middle bowl – you should to. The $65,000 job strikes a balance between money and family time.
	C:	Family trumps everything. Take the financial hit. Money isn’t worth missing your kids grow up.
	D:	Leave law altogether. You’ll get to spend time with your family, and you’ll avoid burn-out and a mid-life crisis to boot.

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