I was hired back in an area totally unrelated to any of my interests. I have been focused on IP through school, summer and articling, but was offered bankruptcy. They cited lack of space in IP. Notably, I did rank non-IP options but this area was not one.
I never did any work in this area and I haven’t even met 7/9 partners in that group… I am so confused why they offered me this and seriously questioning if it may be better to decline. I am worried I will be so unhappy that I will have no motivation to learn or do good work, thus severing my positive relationship with the firm. Also worried that it will be difficult for me to then pivot into IP at a different firm.
For added context, I am 99.999% set on IP. I transitioned from a career in STEM to law for the purpose of pursuing IP. I am also aware of the state of the job market and how personal factors may be at play- no need to explain any of that.