Career Clinic: London or the Home Counties for my TC?
"I work in the research and information department of a mid-sized law firm in the City. Before that I was working in a magic circle firm not far from here doing much the same role. Between these jobs I have moved with my husband to the Home Counties, and I commute into London. A nightmare at the best of times!
January 13, 2011 at 06:06 AM
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"I work in the research and information department of a mid-sized law firm in the City. Before that I was working in a magic circle firm doing much the same role. Between these jobs I have moved with my husband to the Home Counties, and I commute into London. A nightmare at the best of times!
"In my current position, I am just not feeling fulfilled, and the commute is draining. I have considered finding a legal job where I live, as I wouldn't have to commute anymore and we could raise a family, but realise that I would have to take a pay cut (which I am willing to do), and positions are few and far between.
"I have been offered another position in something completely different, legal recruitment, which I have thought about before and is far more rewarding for me as I will meet people and meet targets etc.
"The decision I make now will undoubtedly affect my choice of where I apply for a TC (which I will be doing very soon). I could stay in London, not have the work/life balance I want but work in a corporate firm that I would love, or I could relocate my job to the Home Counties and have more work/life balance but earn less.
"As I also want a family, this has to be taken into account too… any advice gratefully appreciated!"
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