Working on #5 (Part III)

Note: You may want to read starting at Part I also posted today.

So, the trip to California went really really well.  I flew back this morning on a red eye (ouch!!!) after doing a double-header interview (2 firms, 10 people, one day.... again ouch!!).  The good news is that even before I left Cali, I had 2/3 offers!  The third came today.  Ultimately, there's one firm that stuck out in my mind.  Of course, I have to see the official offer but I will be negotiating certain compensation items.  I can't wait to tell you all about it when I officially accept!  I think that it will be sooo different than my experience now (in terms of social etiquette stuff) but will also be very similar in terms of actual work!  Best of both worlds?!!

Anyway, because I've gotten offers, I decided that I shouldn't wait to give notice.  I will say that the people I told were pretty surprised.  It's very early in my career to make a move.  And, frankly, last week notwithstanding, I'm actually pretty bummed about not getting more out of my experience.

At any rate, I did it.  Today, I quit my first legal job.  It's so hard to believe.  My last day will either be the 9th or the 16th or somewhere in between.  Only 3 weekends left!  Expect lots of Scavenger Hunt updates. :)  My past stresses with telling partners at the firm stuff were no indication of how easy it was to give notice.  I'm leaving for good reasons not bad so there were no hard feelings.  I was able to tell them with a straight face that this was not part of the plan and that I'm a little disappointed to be leaving so soon.  But I also told them that I'm so happy to be reunited with my husband.  That they can totally relate to!  SO, as of September 1, 2011 (a full TWO YEARS ahead of schedule btw), I will accomplish my #5 on the 30 Before 30 list.  YAY us!

As for now, I'm taking a mental health break and not planning any logistics.  Between the back to back interviews, stress of my deal before I left, the red eye, a busy day at work and the earthquake (really strange on the 47th floor), I need to relax!  Expect more updates as we finalize plans.