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Originally Posted by valo403
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.
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Yeah, OP, you may end up doing what I did after a year and just going back to being a lawyer again (but with a new perspective). Try something totally different - like prosecution - and you may find yourself doing something you enjoy without sacrificing your education and experience (and income). There are some areas of law that are less suicide-inducing than the stuff you've been up to. Commercial / IP? Gag...
Feel free to PM me if you want my perspective, since it sounds like you're at a similar point to where I was a while back. There's quite a bit to consider.