by Marissa Geannette | Nov 22, 2020 | Dreamkeeper, Unbillable Time
“How to Know When It’s Time to Leave Biglaw” Is Available Now! My e-book, “How to Know When It’s Time to Leave Biglaw,” is available for purchase on Amazon now! (Amazon affiliate link) In this book, I spell out the top 10 telltale signs that it’s time for you to quit...
by Marissa Geannette | Oct 28, 2020 | Dreamkeeper, Unbillable Time
Hello again, everyone! It’s been a while since I last posted here. While I haven’t kept up my posting over the last couple of months, I do plan to get back to it with more frequency and consistency. Just like everyone else, I’ve made lots of adjustments in my life...
by Unbillable | Jul 1, 2019 | Billable Time, Timekeeper, Unbillable Time
Is a Balanced Life In Biglaw Possible? What Does “Work-Life Balance” Mean, Anyway? Ahhh, the controversial pursuit of “work-life balance.” What was once a popular wellness buzzword has become, for many, a glaring symbol of just how out of balance our lives...
by Unbillable | Feb 12, 2019 | Dreamkeeper, Unbillable Time
When Did I Become Boring? Quick – answer the following questions: What’s your favorite restaurant? Type of food to cook? Favorite sport to watch or to play? Favorite thing to do if you were told you had a whole day free with no commitments? Favorite place to...
by Unbillable | Feb 7, 2019 | Unbillable Time
Until now, most of my blog posts have been about my experience working as a corporate attorney at a Biglaw firm in NYC and about my eventual burnout from that job. I also sprinkle in advice to others following in my footsteps, either as junior associates looking...
by Unbillable | Dec 4, 2018 | Billable Time, Unbillable Time
A Tale of Two Paths: Partner Promotion vs Scuba Certification As I’ve written about before (click on my About Me page to read a little bit more on my background), I left my job as a law firm associate in the 8th year of my career. For some, the end of the 8th year...
