Hi, I’m a first year and I am not doing well mentally because of this job, but I have student loans (not a huge amount) and don’t have a rich family to fall back on. I just know something needs to change because I’m crying all the time and can’t sleep etc. Im also already on anxiety medication. Not sure if it’s like this at all big law firms or if I’m just at a really intense one. I feel behind all the time.
Any advice on what to do? I know the lateral market is tough for first years (and second years). I know it also probably looks bad to leave after only a year. I’d go to a smaller law firm and take a pay cut if it meant having some of my mental health back. But I don’t know how to even make time to interview elsewhere/talk to a recruiter when this busy.
I know there have probably been other similar posts. Thanks for listening.