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Tuesday, June 01, 2004
10:44 AM

Burning Bridges
I know that at least a couple of readers have various job woes so I thought you would appreciate my now favorite job departure story. This just happened last week so it is very timely!

Lawyers change jobs quite a bit. I think that the average number of firms that a lawyer will work at over the course of his/her career is something like 4-5. Naturally, because most lawyers stay within the legal field, you try to remain on as good of terms as possible with the firms you leave.

Usually, on the last day of work, a departing lawyer will send a office-wide e-mail which is usually something like:

"Today is my last day, but although I am leaving I am so happy to have worked here and met you all. . ."

Apparently not everyone is so P.C. Below is the text of an e-mail that was forwarded to me. It was originally sent by a lawyer who until sending the e-mail worked for a huge global firm (luckily not mine!):

"As many of you are aware, today is my last day at the firm. It is time for me to move on and I want you to know that I have accepted a position as "Trophy Husband". This decision was quite easy and took little consideration. However, I am confident this new role represents a welcome change in my life and a step up from my current situation. While I have a high degree of personal respect for the firm, and I have made wonderful friendships during my time here, I am no longer comfortable working for a group largely populated by gossips, backstabbers and Napoleonic personalities. In fact, I dare say that I would rather be dressed up like a piñata and beaten than remain with this group any longer. I wish you continued success in your goals to turn vibrant, productive, dedicated associates into an aimless, shambling group of dry, lifeless husks.

May the smoke from any bridges I burn today be seen far and wide."

Yes, someone actually sent this e-mail on their way out the door. We have actual confirmation from someone at the firm. And the e-mail has been circulated far and wide as the writer apparently wanted.

I especially like the part about being beaten like a pinata. So for those of you with job woes like Dana and Laura, perhaps you should keep a copy of that e-mail for future use if you have to quit a hideous job. . .

P.S. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!

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