Dark Bilious Vapors

even when someone emails me about something. Fellow recovering lawyer MadKane gave me a head's up about a mention in a recent "Notables" post about a classic humor piece of hers, "Diary of a Bashed Attorney". Go check it out, not only is it hilarious, it actually does a lot to explain to laypersons why some of us walk away from such a "promising" career. Excerpt:

March 22

I wonder if killing the managing partner would be justifiable homicide. He actually asked me why I'm not billing clients for time I spend in the john. And he meant it. So I said "You're right. I always think about clients while relieving myself. In fact, I find the process quite stimulating."

The legal-hotshot, who apparently slept through Sarcasm 101, said "Good. I'll expect to find it reflected on your bills." Then he told me if I don't become more productive, I'll never make partner. Of course, what he really meant was more "creative."

I wonder what weapon I should use.

Len on 06.25.04 @ 08:24 PM CST