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work-life balance

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    Should I accept a Training Contract at a high street firm even if deep down, that is not what I have ever wanted?

    Hello all, I've been facing a dilemma and would be grateful for some advice. Background: I currently work at a high street firm as a paralegal whilst studying for the SQE. My firm has offered me a Training Contract, and I'm unsure whether I should accept it. Pros Job stability - This would...
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    How much does salary differ between practice areas at the same firm?

    Hi everyone, I've recently come across some articles, blog posts etc which suggest that areas such as pensions and employment have a much better work-life balance than areas like M&A and private equity. However, I've also seen that it's common for firms to structure their salary scale by years...

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