Unplugged: to my friends at Weil Gotshal

From Work in Progress · 00:14:00

Show by Chris Ballantyne

Everyone is posting about Weil. I haven't heard anyone talk from this angle, so I wanted to.This wasn't planned or scripted. I just felt compelled to hop on and share what's been on my mind, and to remind anyone who's struggling of a few things.There are so many things to say about Weil, but the thought I keep coming back to is how people there may be feeling right now.If I were still there (and my jounrey hadn't unfolded as it did), I can imagine a scarcity mindset trying to take a firm grip.Since the announcement, the media and LinkedIn have been a constant stream of which partner has moved where, which team has gone with them. And I can imagine recruiters calling nonstop.It would be very easy to feel that if you don't resolve your entire future right now, you're under threat. Regardless of the reality of your situation.Leaving law four years ago brought my own battles with my inner critic. If you're going toe to toe with yours right now, this is worth a listen.I was at Weil from 2016 to 2020, and it has a huge place in my heart. It puts such a smile on my face thinking of the memories, the funny times and all the cool people I met along the way, on both sides of the Atlantic. So many inside jokes and funny photos.From the partners to the print room, the PAs, IT and front of house, I really enjoyed working with some absolute legends. It was a special place for me, and hearing the news felt a bit like hearing my childhood home was scheduled for demolition.If this resonates, please share it with someone who may benefit from hearing it. If you'd like a chat, drop me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ballantyneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ballantyneP.S. Chasing your career isn't a "bad" thing. But I have learned that fear is a fossil fuel, it comes with noxious byproducts that can slowly choke you over time. Switch to a cleaner fuel and you'll be able to thrive. Chapters:0:00 Weil is dissolving0:51 The echo chamber2:08 The inner critic and my own story3:03 Take a breath5:06 How long is your real runway?6:41 The threat that may not be real8:36 Lesson one: you are the asset9:07 Lesson two: your body and mind10:41 What Weil meant to me11:51 The unsung heroes12:29 Changing the narrative

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