From the senior partner, with love.

From the And What Thanks Do We Get blog from one of the anonymous firm partners, complaining to/about his associates:

And while I'm on the subject, who is the "us" you refer to when you moan about how much the client is paying us? The "us" that I am thinking of is my partners and me. You figure into the equation as overhead. I don't hear the desks and chairs complaining about what our clients pay. The nonprofessional staff is blissfully unaware of what our realization rate is. Be more like that. The day may come when you are asked to participate in the discussions that the partnership has on these matters. I assure you, these meetings are much less about oysters and caviar and lighting cigars with $20 bills than you think. Be glad that you are presently spared from the grind of partners' meetings-- I do not know a single partner in a law firm anywhere that enjoys that aspect of what we do, and you will be no different. For now, you are called upon to work enough to justify what we pay you, and the work we have is what enables you to fulfill your part of the bargain.

I wish the firm partners weren't anonymous so I could find out if they are seeking additional "overhead" and send them a resume:

HELP WANTED: Traditional law firm seeking qualified, blissfully unaware, overhead. Flexible hours -- work enough to justify what we pay. Challenging work with partners and the support of nonprofessional staff. Apply by sending resume to ...

I hope I get the job.