Quit Law and Code with William Ha [GWL 32]
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Will is a recovering lawyer. After practicing for a few years, Will discovered that he wasn’t passionate about the law. So he transitioned. For the past 2 years, he has been working as an application developer for a software consulting company.
What We Discuss in this Episode:
- How to address the lack of excitement in your legal work
- Should you quit your legal job cold-turkey?
- What to do if legal work burns you out
- You can teach yourself to code – here’s how
- Can you find that “high” in another job?
- Publishing a book is a great source of alternate income
- Sharing your unique story with the world can be therapeutic for you and can connect you with amazing people
Resources Mentioned:
Recommended Reading:
William Ha – Quit Law and Code: A Guide to Transition from Law to App Development
Peter Thiel – Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
Action Item:
Don’t be afraid to explore.
Contact Information:
Twitter: @burritofanatic
Email: will@quitlawandcode.com
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