Read The Unhappy Lawyer A Roadmap to Finding Meaningful Work Outside of the Law Monica Parker 0760789219542 Books

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"Parker has done an outstanding job of demystifying how any lawyer can make the transition into a new career that offers more potential for success and more importantly, personal satisfaction."
- Don E. Hutcheson, Author, Don't Waste Your Talent The 8 Critical Steps to Discovering What You Do Best

The Unhappy Lawyer will help you uncover exciting alternative careers with a unique step-by-step program that will make you feel like you have your very own career coach. With chapters containing real letters from lawyers who are desperate to leave the practice of law, tales from lawyers who have shut the door on their legal careers, and powerful exercises, The Unhappy Lawyer provides a witty, no-nonsense roadmap for finding and pursuing engaging work outside of the law.

The Unhappy Lawyer will show you, step-by-step, how to

• Figure out what you really want from your work and life
• Discover several career possibilities that excite you
• Immerse yourself in career possibilities that allow you to use your natural talents
• And much, much more.

The Unhappy Lawyer provides you with the escape route you are seeking. This book helps you ask and answer the hard questions about what you really want from your work and life and will help you successfully pursue your career goals.

Read The Unhappy Lawyer A Roadmap to Finding Meaningful Work Outside of the Law Monica Parker 0760789219542 Books

"I'm not a huge fan of self help books but I found some interesting food for thought in this book."

Product details Paperback 240 pages Publisher Sphinx Publishing; First Edition edition (July 1, 2008) Language English ISBN-10 1572486708

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The Unhappy Lawyer A Roadmap to Finding Meaningful Work Outside of the Law Monica Parker 0760789219542 Books Reviews :

The Unhappy Lawyer A Roadmap to Finding Meaningful Work Outside of the Law Monica Parker 0760789219542 Books Reviews

• This book is a must read for any attorney who feels dissatisfied at work and is looking for something more. As someone with extensive experience as a "biglaw" attorney, Ms. Parker expertly captures the aspects of that line of work that are frustrating and defeating. The result is a book that is at first affirming of the reader's own negative feelings and experiences as a lawyer, and later extremely helpful in planning and taking concrete steps to explore alternative careers. If you feel frustrated with your career as a lawyer and simultaneously trapped or paralyzed by the thought of trying to leave, do yourself a favor and read this book.
• This book is a great tool for lawyers contemplating transitioning out of the law. The book includes a series of practical tools for brainstorming and figuring out goals and options. It also includes inspiring examples of others who have made the transition. Perhaps most importantly and uniquely, it also addresses the personal aspect of making such a transition, which can feel like an overlooked issue that is likely more of a roadblock than lawyers realize. The book provides plenty of perspectives from which to think about your transition, as well as plenty of follow-up actions you can take to begin, push along or complete your transition.
• Gift book. He was not impressed.
• Monica Parker's incredible book, The (Un)happy Lawyer, truly changed my life. Reading this book gave me the necessary tools to rediscover my innate talents, life goals and career aspirations. I took diligent notes while reading, followed every single recommendation, and have referred back to the book for inspiration on several occasions. If you are ready to break away from the constraints that are keeping you from living your best possible life, this book will be your guide.
• While not everyone will be ready for the content of this book, and as such may not see the immense value in Ms. Parker's writing, for any lawyer interested and willing to embrace positive change in their lives, and assess whether they could go from "unhappy" to "happy" this book is for them. I first picked this book up a few years ago when I was struggling with whether I wanted to leave the law, or change my situation within the practice of law. I was immediately drawn to Ms. Parker's honest voice, and found myself looking forward to the vignettes in each chapter sharing a story or "case study" from other lawyers going through similar challenges as I was. I also found many of the suggestions as much needed tough love and just what I needed to hear (i.e. maybe I needed to reassess my circle of friends in the law, who were all negative!).
  
  I talk to and work with many law students and new lawyers who are trying to find their way towards success in their legal careers. Unfortunately, many lawyers are unhappy - 75% of lawyers would not encourage their children to become lawyers! Yikes! Many times, those feelings of unhappiness lead very smart individuals to react, instead of respond to their situation. A reaction would be quitting your job and deciding to open a B&B without any prior research or experience. A response would be to methodically begin to arm yourself with information, create a plan, and assess what would bring you more happiness and fulfillment, even if it is just a change of practice area or firm, or something more drastic. The Unhappy Lawyer is a great first step in starting to arm yourself with information to make responsive decisions.
  
  If you are fine being miserable and just keeping your nose to the grindstone, then this book is not for you...yet anyway. If you are looking to find a silver lining, or a glimmer of hope, get this book and devour it! Kudos to Ms. Parker for sharing her own story and providing such a great resource for a happier generation of lawyers.
• It is a good book to read if you are feeling frustrated with your career choice. However do not expect to have all your problems solve since the book only give you tasks to help you figure out what to do next.
• Monica's book really helped me to understand that I wasn't alone in my feelings about the practice of law. She has a real talent for identifying the emotional and practical obstacles to making a career change and how to develop a plan and work your way through them.
• I'm not a huge fan of self help books but I found some interesting food for thought in this book.