Specialising too early
Hello,
I secured an associate role but because of this NQ market, I definitely had to adjust my expectations and become more flexible because as there was nothing coming by.
I trained as a very respected firm and have great experience, it’s just the NQ bottleneck that’s the issue.
It’s in the same broad practice area I enjoy and at a reputable firm but a niche area. It could be great but it will definitely limit my access to certain kinds of work I enjoyed, as well as the potential for an in-house move which I always envisioned for myself at some point.
Do you think this will limit me even in the short-term? Have people made successful jumps at a junior level especially if they have solid training and extenuating (market) factors to point to?
NQs have to be flexible in this market, but I would hate for a temporary phase to actually derail my original career trajectory when I’ve worked so hard my entire life to get to this point.
Thanks