the law firm is just not that into you
So here's the story.
Last Thursday night I made my counter offer to Anonymous Law Firm. All my counter offer stated was, "I can't commit to working for you during the summer until mid-November. I understand if that doesn't work for you, but it's the best I can do." Those weren't the exact words I used, but that's the gist of it.
The response was positive. It basically said, "That's fine with me. I'll run it by the other two attorneys to make sure it's okay with them. I'll let you know this afternoon." That was Friday.
I was never informed of the final decision. I was never emailed at all. It is now Tuesday night. Wednesday was supposed to be my first day, but I'm not going in because there has been no final decision.
To tell the truth, I'm a bit miffed with these guys. Waiting four days seems unprofessional. Am I wrong to expect more out of them? Isn't it rude to say you'll respond right away, but then go totally silent for four days? If any attorneys are reading this, let me know what you think.
I emailed them earlier today asking if there was any news, but I didn't get a response.
I wish they'd get off their asses and take the five seconds to email me. I think they're being rude.
I guess the law firm is just not that in to me.
aLs
posted by Anonymous Law Student at
7:07 PM
5 Comments:
LOL, I was planning a similar post for NEXT year, but you beat me to it.
XOXO, I'd hire ya, darlin'.
Not that I'd ever defend a law firm, but chances are there's this one partner who is impossible to nail down this week. Everyone else has their minds made up that they love you and want you to work ASAP, but the other loser hasn't gotten through the stack of voice mails dating back to your initial application. It's all his fault.
I had a similar experience with a guy this weekend...though he talked to me today and said that he started a job this weekend. Teaching guitar at Music Mart.
That seems a little flimsy to me.
If I were you, I'd call this law firm and say "Hello, I'm aLs and I was wondering about the position I applied for."
I would certainly call. Lawyers generally respect assertiveness. Just remain polite and brief - you are, after all, unbillable. And then settle in and get used to this routine because I think most all law firms operate in this manner to some extent ot another.
Prosecutrix
I bet if you had simply shown up on the day you were to start, they would have put you straight to work.
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