Im early 40s, 20 years into a legal career, with a good job at a decent firm that pays me a nice amount to work 90%. I’ve reached as high on the career pole as I want to go (not wanting to be a partner). Colleagues come to me for quick direction and clients love my sensible, pragmatic approach.
I’m bored and frankly disinterested. The thought of reading another legal journal, ploughing through a case, or attending another conference (or away day) is just not good. It’s not soul destroying or anything - just supremely ‘meh’. I no longer care about the law. I remember when I read widely, studied interesting things, had time to get out and exercise… I miss those days.
The mortgage will be paid off in just over a year, and I should be free of some additional costs I’m bound to after 3 years. So I need to dredge up some sort of ability to stick it out (or need to win big on the premium bonds/lottery).
Anyone else in a similar situation?