Apparently I Moved up Really Fast in My Firm..

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Discussion Overview

This thread features a participant sharing their rapid career progression from receptionist to personal injury paralegal within two years, along with their plans for law school. Other participants respond with congratulations, humor, and personal anecdotes related to job titles and career paths.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of moving from receptionist to personal injury paralegal in two years while pursuing a bachelor's degree.
  • Another participant congratulates them on their achievements and suggests they deserve a raise.
  • Several users express amusement at the fax received by the original poster, with some suggesting it should be saved as a keepsake.
  • One participant mentions the importance of luck and opportunity in career paths, relating it to their own experiences in sales.
  • Another participant reflects on their own job title experience, humorously noting how they could title themselves as "VP" without a raise.
  • One participant discusses their uncertainty about which area of law to specialize in, sharing insights from their current attorney and family connections.
  • Several users wish the original poster good luck on their upcoming LSAT exam.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express support and humor regarding the original poster's career journey, with no clear disagreement noted. However, there is a variety of opinions on job titles and career paths.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and humorous takes on job titles and career advancements, particularly in the legal field.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the consultant community who are interested in career progression stories or those considering shifts in their professional paths may find this discussion relatable.

thecougchef
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i started working at my law firm 2 years ago as the receptionist.
i knew nothing about law & had no desire to learn about it.
but it was a 8-5 job that didnt require me to work weekends.
& it was perfect while i finished my bachelors degree.

fast forward two years & i am now a personal injury paralegal,
graduating in december with a bachelors in criminal justice
& preparing to take the LSAT exam and begin applying for law schools.

i got this fax yesterday which just cracked me up.
i highlighted it & taped it to my office door for everyone in my office to see:
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in two years i went from being the receptionist to being the attorney.
i think i deserve a raise :D:D:D
 
Congrat's on the raise!
 
That is so funny....I would save it
 
I would save it too! How funny. Did ya ask for that raise yet?? ;-) Maybe a plate of something yummy when you ask might help.
 
Aww Meghan, it's just a bit premature - but it will happen!!

God lead you to that job for a reason! What can of law do you want to specialize?
 
That is funny!! Good luck on the LSAT!!!
 
That is too funny! And even funnier you taped it to your door!! You'll get there, good luck with the big tests!
 
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pampchefsarah said:
God lead you to that job for a reason! What can of law do you want to specialize?
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i havent decided really. the atty i work for said he didnt choose PI until the very end. he didnt even really know that he wanted to be a lawyer - even throughout law school.

i like what i do there are just too many creeps out there who get rear ended and think they deserve a million dollars. im of the mind set that accidents happen.

ive looked into shadowing an environmental firm.
& my aunt is a prosecutor and ive worked with her a little.

who knows. we'll see when i get there....
 
That's the way it happens sometimes. How many people who sell PC just started to pay off a bill, save for a family vacation, etc. and after how many years they are still selling? You never know what doors open for you when something is started. Congratulations, you deserve a really big raise!
 
I love it! I worked as an Office Manager for a computer store over the summer during college and the marketing person had a great personality. He titled my position as Business Office Systems Supervisor. I WAS the kid of the Boss, but still. I liked answer the question...what position were you in? BOSS.
 
Wow, you're goooooood! LOL!
 
I thought a paralegal was when two lawyers opened an office.
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I thought a paralegal was when two lawyers opened an office.
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hahaha.

in our office - a paralegal means you do all the work for the attorney and he presents it in court ---- if the case even gets to court. if it doesnt get to court - he signs his name on the work that you just did.

cant complain though. my initials do go in the bottom left corner under his signature...


WKM/mrms
 
That's awesome! Way to go, Meghan! :) They said I could give myself the title of VP if I wanted to, but no raise right now... LOL
 

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