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Originally Posted by blankall
I would look into consulting jobs. I'd also look into going back to school for another degree. If your serious about moving abroad, a local degree from the UK would go a long way. I'm talking about getting a 1-2 year master's program. Not another 3+ year degree.
It sounds like you want a break from law/engineering and just want to do something simple. There are plenty of skilled jobs that will allow you to work at a better pace.
You could also consider working for the other side for lower pay. People have suggested consulting for mining. Why not try consulting for an environmental/aboriginal group.
Basically, I don't think you need to be as extreme as getting a job in a surf shop on the other side of the globe. There are plenty of things you can do with both your law and engineering degrees, which don't involve working in a law firm. As a lawyer myself, I understand how certain lawyers are the problem with working in law. I worked briefly in IP myself, and those lawyers were some of the worst of the bunch. Many totally lacked social skills and were especially arrogant about their jobs.
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I'll second this, it may just be a matter of changing your position within the industry, not the industry itself. If you're at a big firm maybe move to a small one or look in house. Sometimes that doesn't change things, but you never know. Perhaps look for a way to utilize your skills to bring something new to a completely different area, maybe one that's not dominated by legal/engineering think but could benefit from some of that.
I've definitely been in your shoes (well without taking the step of leaving my job) and can relate to the desire to just go far far away and do something like rent surf boards on the beach. It sounds amazing, but the reality might not live up to it. On the other hand, I worked with a guy who left law to become a spin class instructor and meditation teacher. Ran into him the other day and he's about the happiest guy I've ever met (not even high, I don't think) and doing well enough financially to be comfortable.