You're faced with a decision. What to do, what to do. You ask around, do your due diligence and you're still not sure.
Time to break out your legal pad and create a pros and cons list.
In this instance, say you're offered a position as an employee at a firm rather than working for one of the bigger agencies. What are the benefits, what are the negatives. Yeah, the pay may be less, but you're covered for insurance and taxes; right? So that could be a positive. But you're an employee and you can't say NO. So that could be a negative.
Take stock of what you love about what you're doing now compared to what you don't love. Then determine what you WANT most from the career now. Which direction is going to serve you best?
Ask questions, of the firms and of people who work for them.
In the end, it is YOUR decision and you have to be comfortable with it.
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
