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I was ready to go home 15 minutes after I got to work today. The first e-mail I read was an announcement that the firm has hired a part-time paralegal. Why wasn't this job posted internally before hiring from outside? (Because we just don't do things that way, I guess.) If I'd known they wanted a part-time paralegal, I'd have applied. A bit of an hourly raise, combined with my financial aid and Irish's disability, I could afford to work part-time while in school. The new paralegal was introduced this morning and it turns out that she's still in school for her paralegal certificate and has four classes to go - about a semester - before she earns it. I have a paralegal certificate - more than a certificate, it's an actual college degree (associates - that is, a 2-year degree). And a bachelors degree. And I'm beginning my masters. Two years to go.... I didn't intend to leave this job until I got my MLIS and a library job but now I'm not so sure. (I'm not bringing this up with the office manager - if I intended to stay for a long time, I would, but I don't, so it's ultimately not worth it to me. It would just create tension that I don't need at work, it's highly doubtful it would change anything, and I really don't want to hear - again, as I did when I applied for an open paralegal position a year and a half ago - "You're valuable where you are.")
In my experience, which is certainly not vast but does cover several years and a handful of law firms, most law firms will not promote secretaries, receptionists, or file or project clerks. Some of them will post job openings internally, but it always ends up going to an outside hire. I'm sure there are plenty of firms where that's not the case, however it's true to my personal experience and observations. So that was the start of my day!
But - it ended on a high note with us splurging and going to Red Lobster (grilled scallops and shrimp with a side of fried clams - mmmm - and I saved half my scallops, a shrimp, and my chicken for lunch tomorrow). Then I came home and seasons 1 and 2 of Route 66 were waiting for me from Amazon. (We didn't come into an inheritance but I did get my financial aid disbursement. I got things for school then used some to pay the rent so we could treat ourselves a bit - dinner and dvds - and the rest just needs to sit there so if I do get a part-time job rather than what I've got, it can supplement our income.)
Route 66! Buz and Tod! I used to watch this show when it was being rerun on Nick at Night 24 years ago and taped them all, but those tapes are long gone. I've been wanting to see it again for 20 years. I'm so excited! And I also preordered Season 3 and should have it later this week. This is perfect study reward material - watch a lecture, watch some Route 66. Do the reading, watch some more. Work on an assignment, watch some more. Or, you know, I could just gorge on 4 or 5 eps at a time on a Saturday. I think I need to watch a few minutes of the pilot before I go to bed....
In my experience, which is certainly not vast but does cover several years and a handful of law firms, most law firms will not promote secretaries, receptionists, or file or project clerks. Some of them will post job openings internally, but it always ends up going to an outside hire. I'm sure there are plenty of firms where that's not the case, however it's true to my personal experience and observations. So that was the start of my day!
But - it ended on a high note with us splurging and going to Red Lobster (grilled scallops and shrimp with a side of fried clams - mmmm - and I saved half my scallops, a shrimp, and my chicken for lunch tomorrow). Then I came home and seasons 1 and 2 of Route 66 were waiting for me from Amazon. (We didn't come into an inheritance but I did get my financial aid disbursement. I got things for school then used some to pay the rent so we could treat ourselves a bit - dinner and dvds - and the rest just needs to sit there so if I do get a part-time job rather than what I've got, it can supplement our income.)
Route 66! Buz and Tod! I used to watch this show when it was being rerun on Nick at Night 24 years ago and taped them all, but those tapes are long gone. I've been wanting to see it again for 20 years. I'm so excited! And I also preordered Season 3 and should have it later this week. This is perfect study reward material - watch a lecture, watch some Route 66. Do the reading, watch some more. Work on an assignment, watch some more. Or, you know, I could just gorge on 4 or 5 eps at a time on a Saturday. I think I need to watch a few minutes of the pilot before I go to bed....
