Well, word is out. The soon to be former boss knows of our plans because someone’s been squealing. We think we know who it is, and that’s okay because well, we’ve been found out and what can we do now except take it like the men/women that we are. However, the one thing I didn’t count on was the tactic soon to be former boss (stbfb) would take with my soon to be partner (stbp). He sat him down over dinner tonight and told him that his leaving was a bad idea, and that leaving with me was an even worse idea because (1) I am not an aggressive lawyer (2) I’ll never bring in any money and (3) my writing wasn’t very good.

I have this to say (1) you are wrong (2) you are wrong and (3) you are wrong.

Now, all this has done was confirm my feelings about the firm and the fact that I didn’t belong there and it also just solidified and strengthened my resolve to kick ass when I go out on my own.

Word to the wise. Trust that things happen for a reason. I stayed at this firm even though I wanted to leave in October, November, December. I stayed because my core group of friends and family told me I should, even though I knew it wasn’t for me and I wasn’t being the best lawyer I could be. I stayed and it broke my heart to be there because I knew I was failing – I was set up to fail. It was a lose lose situation. And, I stayed so that I could become better friends with my stbp. I didn’t know that at the time. At the time I thought I was just staying because that’s what everyone told me I should do. But, it turns out that I stayed for this. To step out with great partners and to start up a great law firm. That’s why I stayed. Even though I didn’t know it at the time. Now I do.

But still, I’m disappointed in my stbfb. I expected more from him. I guess, for no good reason. Now, I know better.