<p>To respond to another comment enough – while I am applying to national firms (through many useless headhunters and one good one), I’m not getting far and frankly I don’t even know that I want it. I feel like any national firm that is hiring is doing so because it’s lost its own senior associates, has a big case, and needs seniors to work on it. That’s all fine and great but 3 yrs from now when it’s time for them to talk partnership, they’ll be quick to say “you’re a great worker bee but we’re not looking to make more partners.” Part of me thinks if I’m going to leave this profession altogether or change my practice or whatever, it’s better to do it sooner rather than later; why delay the inevitable for a few more years?</p>