Comments on: Shiny White Shoes

By: Panzermann

Panzermann — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:07:31 +0000

Scootah, I have to totally agree. I have worked in insurance and currently in investment banking and I have to say most of the higher-ranked people there just plain suck. They are politicians, brought to their posts not for leadership skills or expertise but for their ability to advance their superior’s political intrigues.
If you look just a bit at the business decisions made by senior management you see that most of the market players just follow fashion wads sold to them by consultants. We are repeating old mistakes just because the higher echelon changes posts too often and just want to be seen doing something.
So banking also sucks. Some co-workers on lower levels are OK, with some of them you can even go drinking. But starting in middle management, most of them are full of shit.
Not unlike Scootah, the most fun coworkers I had were the blue-collar cos I had while I was cleaning before studying.
So I guess white collar is just sucky, but it just pays better…

By: Scootah

Scootah — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:22:53 +0000

You people always slag off law and lawyers, and honestly fair enough – but what industry are you putting on a pedestal here as a better alternative?
I’ve worked in IT for nearly a decade. I’m here to tell you – don’t fucking talk to nerds. You think talking to lawyers sucks? Try going for lunch at the local titty bar and listening to your coworkers talk about their +2 sword of titty ignoring. I’m honestly not sure any more if its better or worse to talk about World of Warcraft characters, or the comparitive benefits of Black, White or Greylisting at a party.
I’m a part time economics major in university now, having decided to get the fuck out of techie bullshit. So far? 9 out 10 economics students suck. General business subjects? still the majority sucks. The only group I’ve ever worked with who as a whole were cool were blue collar shmucks who get paid precisely fuck all and retire short two fingers and walking bent over for the rest of their lives.
I’m sure that Law probably sucks. But for god sake, what white collar industry doesn’t?

By: Isaac

Isaac — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:10:51 +0000

Chuck, Dave, and Henry: learn from this guy’s advice and stay the hell away from law school. I just read the “10 percenters” blogs, and they are completely on point. Law school really is full of douche-bags and worthless human beings. instead of going to law school, just put on some Bryan Adams, snort some cayenne pepper, then pull out your fingernails with a set of needle nose pliers. It will feel like heaven compared to enduring just 10 minutes of “small talk” w/your average law student, and you’ll save around $90k-$130k by not having to pay for tuition. Take it from me.

By: Sick of Waiting

Sick of Waiting — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:25:19 +0000

I want NEW material NOW!!
Enough of the bullshit!!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:00:22 +0000

No update today? My little future-lawyer heart is broken.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 17:13:55 +0000

Was that supposed to be funny? So the guy is a douche, if that makes for an interesting story, I’ve got a million for ya.

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:45:54 +0000

I’d just like you to know that this blog was the last straw. I’m officially not applying to law school, something i’d swore i’d do my entire life. instead, i’m going to head out to California and go into a decent profession, culinary arts.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 10:07:55 +0000

Law firms seriosuly want Lancashire accents? What!? Is that a joke?

By: joseph

joseph — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:43:35 +0000

buddy, really nice work.

By: Chester

Chester — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:51:00 +0000

What does it say about me that stories like this haven’t convinced me not to apply to law school? Maybe by the time all the archives get reposted I’ll come around? Who knows…