Other Blog Comments - Proving Point

Comments from readers of other blogs are proving my point. People seem to be upset that Hiring Partner ("HP") is telling them how to behave/conform.   Why are you so upset?  HP has been in law firms for a number of years.  HP sees a change in the new generation. Of course, not every law student and new lawyer needs to be taught these things.  Some folks had good parents or other role models who taught them social and professional courtesies.  Others either did not, or refused to listen.  Somehow, when we went from $ 70/80,000 to 125,000 to 145,000 to 160,000, some of you lost track of reality. Clients pay firms for great work. Clients deserve great work.  You need to serve clients and learn how to practice law.  You also need to function professionally in the workplace.  In just about all workplaces, there are conventions.  Sorry, folks, but for law firm salaries, you can put on real shoes instead of flip flops.  It's Nordstrom anniversary sale time -- go pick up a pair!  If you don't like conforming, then you might want to think about some other gig.