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The Unhappy Lawyer: A Roadmap to Finding Meaningful Work Outside of the Law
Contributor(s): Parker, Monica (Author)
ISBN: 1572486708     ISBN-13: 9781572486706
Publisher: Sphinx Publishing
OUR PRICE:   $18.99  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: July 2008
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Annotation: For lawyers who want to leave the law but don't know how to find a career that is a good fit for them, The Unhappy Lawyer helps them uncover exciting alternative careers with a unique step-by-step program that will make readers feel like they have their own personal career coach.
With chapters containing real letters from lawyers who are desperate to leave the practice of law, tales from lawyers who have shut the door on their legal careers, no-nonsense coaching sidebars, checklists and powerful exercises, this book provides a witty, no-nonsense roadmap for finding and pursuing engaging work outside of the law and making a living.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Law | Legal Profession
- Business & Economics | Careers - General
Dewey: 331.702
LCCN: 2008018159
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.80 lbs) 240 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Parker has done an outstanding job of demystifying how any lawyer can make the transition into a new career that offers more potential for success and more importantly, personal satisfaction.
- Don E. Hutcheson, Author, Don't Waste Your Talent: The 8 Critical Steps to Discovering What You Do Best

The Unhappy Lawyer will help you uncover exciting alternative careers with a unique step-by-step program that will make you feel like you have your very own career coach. With chapters containing real letters from lawyers who are desperate to leave the practice of law, tales from lawyers who have shut the door on their legal careers, and powerful exercises, The Unhappy Lawyer provides a witty, no-nonsense roadmap for finding and pursuing engaging work outside of the law.

The Unhappy Lawyer will show you, step-by-step, how to:

  • Figure out what you really want from your work and life
  • Discover several career possibilities that excite you
  • Immerse yourself in career possibilities that allow you to use your natural talents
  • And much, much more.

The Unhappy Lawyer provides you with the escape route you are seeking. This book helps you ask and answer the hard questions about what you really want from your work and life and will help you successfully pursue your career goals.

Contributor Bio(s): Parker, Monica: - Monica R. Parker is a career coach who helps lawyers find alternative careers that they enjoy doing. She earned her law degree from Harvard Law School and practiced law for five years before starting her own company. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.