I haven’t been posting much over the last 3 months because:
- had to deal with some personal issues
- began to realise that if I don’t do something about my procrastination, I could very well be a Wannabe Lawyer forever
- tried to work hard and apply myself in my studies — with limited success
- ran out of things to say: I mean, if I end up not leaving my apartment due to work overload, I won’t have much interesting things to talk about. And that’s only for non-political issues. On topics of interest in current affairs, there’s not much that I can say which hasn’t been addressed by others so much more qualified than I am.
- the Singapore blogosphere’s become one major feeding ground for the tabloids: I think the CEO of New Paper wakes up everyday and thanks the Gods of the Internet in his prayers. Without blogs, and the resultant gossip, catfights and squabbles, they would have nothing to print.
- Sometimes, when everyone has something to say about everything, it gets tiring to have to shout to get your voice heard. Sometimes, it just feels better not to say anything at all
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This blogging thing sure sucks up a lot of time and energy.
good luck with issues
You really really really need to bear in mind the unalterable inevitable unavoidable fact that you’re not going to have very much time to maintain a relationship (with your parents, friends or a significant other) once you start work, let alone a blog.
I attended the Generation X talk once - young lawyers talking to senior lawyers about their concerns. One of them actually asked how he was expected to maintain a personal relationship and get married when he was spending 12 hours or more in the office every day. I walked out. It was a stupid question and he should have known that - it doesn’t matter where you work - the law firm is not concerned about whether its lawyers get married or not. In fact, I’m sure they would prefer that you never get married and never had any children so that you would be able to continue spending 12 or so hours in the office every day.
Regardless of the lovely recruitment brochures, every firm is a business run by individuals. Every dollar you earn goes into their pocket. Every dollar you do not earn … well, I’m sure you can figure.
I hope I’ve not put you off though.
Oh! I didn’t realise that you’re Michael’s partner! Thank you very much for the advice, I do appreciate it. I guess given your experiences you will know first-hand how it is like.
You’re also colleagues with Fore! aren’t you? Does that mean you work in the same firm as he does?
Hey Han, with the current state of affairs, it’s no better time than for everyone to realize the quality of silence as well. *Ooooommmmm* *Kevin floats while in meditative pose*
Fore! and I are ex-colleagues. I left his firm to join my present one. He’s a litigation lawyer and I’m a corporate lawyer. Different fields, different temperaments.
Are you from NUS? Are you still studying there? I’ve just realised I’m scheduled as a guest lecturer and tutor for one of the final year courses (Jan/ Feb 06).