JD preferred turned Esq
I’ve built my career in consulting and legal operations. About two years ago, I had the unique opportunity to step into a GC role. Before I took the role, I consulted mentors and peers. After tons of encouragement and being told that this was a great “opportunity” and being offered more than double my previous salary—I took it and I think I hate it. I don’t think it’s for me, but I make $300k.
But, the culture is toxic, the work is hard, and they’re definitely crossing legal boundaries as a company. I’m thinking of going back to a JD preferred job, but I just know I’ll have to take a salary cut.
The other silver lining with the GC job is there is a potential for Stock Appreciation Rights, but, like I said, the company is not doing well (financially as well). I also WFH and can pretty much make my own schedule. I don’t know if I’m being dumb by wanting to go back to a JD preferred job when I landed what is other people‘s “dream” job. Now that I type that out, I realize, just because it’s other people’s dream doesn’t mean it has to be mine. I feel like a fraud in this job. I have to research EVERYTHING.
Would you take a GC job if it was offered to you?