Tuesday, November 22, 2005Breakin' the law, breakin' the lawSo I got a speeding ticket recently, but decided to try to fight it. I was blog-grazing and found Allen's entry on "points" super useful: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d06/vc12810.htm I just submitted my written declaration yesterday of not guilty. I'm hoping that the officer doesn't respond since I think that would sink my case altogether :D. In case others of you are looking to fight your tickets, I would highly recommend using www.ticketassassin.com. Wendy got two tickets from the same officer and defeated *both* because of tips from that website (the officer simply did not respond). Crossing the fingers on this one. posted @ 08:12 AM PST [link] Life test Guess my answers aren't weren't all that hot. But I think the deficiencies noted in the graph below are rightabout where I'd expect them.
posted @ 07:57 AM PST [link] Lawyering revisited This article from vault.com was really eye opening. It's a response to the question: "Why are Lawyers so Unhappy?" I've including some excerpts from the article below: According to a 1992 poll conducted by California Lawyer magazine, 70 percent of lawyers surveyed said they would start a new career if they could. A 1990 American Bar Association survey indicated that 23 percent of all lawyers were dissatisfied with their careers. A 1990 John Hopkins University study found that lawyers had a greater rate of depression than workers in any of the 104 other occupations studied. Perhaps the most comprehensive study of lawyer dissatisfaction was conducted by the American Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division in 1990. The 3,000-plus "young lawyers" (defined as under age 36 or less than three years in practice) interviewed cited three major problems causing job dissatisfaction: Lack of time for self and family, due to billable hours requirement Failure to communicate and isolation within the firm Lack of training or mentoring within the firm Could things get worse? Well, yes. Lawyers have among the highest suicide rates, lowest popularity ratings, highest pressure, and longest hours of almost any profession that exists. It's depressing, to say the least. On top of that, since 1989 lawyers have been subject to the previously unheard of sting of layoffs and downsizing. ... I think the quote below summarizes how I feel about law (albeit it's somewhat more idealistic than what I had envisioned lawyering to be). In any case, after reading this article, I'm beginning to wonder if I knew what I was thinking at all. Worse yet, I don't know what the next steps are anymore. Especially when you juxtapose the article against this article on fastcompany.com where Computer software engineer ranks in the top twenty five jobs in the world. Then again the same article lists lawyering as a top profession which appears contradictory; however, the author's metrics for determining a top job have nothing to do with morale/happiness (example below). Here's an excerpt: Computer Software Engineer What they do: The applications you use on your computer didn't write themselves, you know. That's where these guys -- and gals -- come in. Software engineers not only write programs; they also help companies adopt and integrate new technologies smoothly. Why the job is hot: It looks like computers are here to stay and that they might have a significant role in the future, so job growth is strong to say the least. In fact, the software industry grew 6% in 2004 alone. Normally, a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or science is sufficient to get a good position, meaning the job ranks high on the education index, but not quite at the top. The profession is well paying, but only a gold mine for those with unique, specialized skills. Job Growth Index: 61.24 Education Index: 70.80 Salary Range Index: 69.67 Innovation Index: 38 ... And here's the lawyering quote: For those of us who grew up watching lawyers in film and television, it seemed like it would be an interesting profession. Anatomy of a Murder, 12 Angry Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Caine Mutiny, all classics, portrayed lawyers who made a difference. More recently, television programs such as "L.A. Law" made the profession seem lucrative and glamorous, if not honorable. Even the O.J. Simpson trial showed lawyers involved in high drama and theatrics analogous to the best Perry Mason episodes. posted @ 07:16 AM PST [link] |
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