Why am i happy i didn't become a LAWYER or POLITICALY oriented person?
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because those tend to be two professions where you have to sacrifice your sense of ethics in order to succeed?
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Politics has always been a way for people wth low or no ethics to make a good living and have a good time at the expense of the Taxpayers. You really have NO supervision so you can lie cheat and take bribes. Lobbiest pay for some really good weekend with prostitutes and all the liquor that you can handle. Lawyers are especially suited for politics because they are taught to lie in college and usually have no problems with doing anything wrong.\nTo sum it up...Politicians are the "Scum of the Earth". From local to national.
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Nothing has happened like I had thought it would happen, further proving that what I thought I wanted and needed wasn't really what I needed.\n\nExample: in my dreams I would graduate, become a famous journalist, marry the man of my dreams, and move to NYC. \n\nWhat really happened: I graduated from college in 3.5 years after having a baby, being hospitalized, transferring schools, planning a wedding oh and losing three family members. I married a man who is BEYOND the man of my dreams, I don't live in NYC, and I'm not a journalist. I'm a full time mom.\n\nBut you know what? I'm not upset. Things are working out just as they are supposed to.
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I was in the same boat you are years ago.  My suggestion is, do some research on various religions.  Find what fit's your morals, ethics, and beliefs.  What makes sense to you.  And here's a secret: Your path can be unique and not be like everyone Else's.  I looked at nature and the world around me, figured out what kind of person I would like to be.  What I believed in, and what made sense. What ever i was comfortable believing.  I've read MANY books.  Just because I agreed with one part, doesn't mean the whole book is law.  Books are the authors views and meant as a resource, not law.  Have fun, be picky, and be true to yourself.  Don't let peer pressure depict who you are.  BB Sdw
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used to be proud to call myself conservative... not anymore and maybe never again.
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I had never wanted anything more than to have children and be married someday.  I did a lot of great things before I settled down, and really have no regrets!  But here's the cold hard truth people!  Marriage and children, while they can be very fulfilling and bring a lot of happiness,....more times than not it is a lot of hard work and responsibility like you have never experienced in your life!!  I still have days where I wonder why I ever wanted such a thing....and wonder what the people who didn't really want it must feel!?  But, I also have days where I couldn't imagine doing anything else, and I know that my life would never be the same with out them!  The thing that is most scarry about being a parent and a spouse is being resposible for the well being of other's, besides yourself.....putting their needs before your own, and the realization the your heart will forever be walking around outside of your body..  With great gain...there is also much to lose!  It can leave you feeling very vulnerable sometimes!  But the bottom line as it all pertains to individual happiness is this.....Happiness is a state of mind.. No one is ever in a happy state of mind 100% of the time.....but if the state you are in leaves you feeling pretty happy a majority of the time, then you're good!  It's not for everybody, and that's okay.  Different strokes for different folks!  Don't feel the need to conform to societies standards of what happiness is, because it's different for everyone!  Only you can know, and decide what your "American Dream" is.  But the original "American Dream" was and still is..."Life, Liberty and the persuit of happiness!"  What ever that translates to be for you....that is your American Dream.
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Im sorry I dont have any help for you. However, I am 26 years old and three years ago I was in a vehicle when similar circumstances occurred. Also resulted in a felony conviction. I have a bachelors degree in economics and have just applied to law schools. I know its very discouraging. I dont expect to get into any schools, but I am trying everything under the sun. If I do get into law school, I am going to make it a huge priority to help people trying to get into the workforce to be successful.
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Ours is a litigious society and many people do not like to take responsibility for their own actions, or failures to act.  Therefore, Yes, I believe that being a lawyer will continue to be a "lucrative" career.  It's not without hard work, mind you -- hard work and bucking the stereotype.  Lawyers are not all.... well you know... use your imagination.  Not all of them are like that.
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I don't know how old you are or how long you were in Real Estate which would make a difference. Are you the type of person that jumps from one job to another because you get bored easily?\n\nRead your last sentence again. I don't think you know what your passion is yet. You say "encourage me". If being a police officer was your true passion no one could discourage you. OR encourage you to go in to a "business opportunity". \n\nWhat is your personal life? Are you alone, married, kids? These are considerations too. I thing you should think this out further. If you don't have any other responsibilities apply for the police academy and see what happens.\n\nBelieve me, you are in a career a long time and a large portion of your life, so it had better be your passion. Or you will will be miserable. It's a shame when you get out of bed in the morning and you dread going to work............Think this over and good luck to you on your decision.......
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I felt free when I registered to vote. I felt free when I volunteered too work for the election of a local political candidate. I feel free when I get into lively discussions about religion, politics, history, etc with friends and family who have a different mind set (Sometimes radically different.) I felt free when I, free of any mental reservation, signed my contract with the Army and agreed to accept a commission as an officer in the Army upon graduation from college. I felt free the day my dad started his own business (just by himself in a cluttered 10 x 10 workspace with a computer and some filing cabinets.) I felt free when I saw his company grow from that to a thriving business with an office downtown, 4 employees and 2 company vehicles. \n\nI'm quite proud to say that political, religious, social and economic freedom are things that I have the priviledge of seeing on a regular basis.
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The Constitution does not define what a lawyer's role is. Given your attitude, I imagine you are independently wealthy and don't need to or want to work for a living,
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It's true that when you're young you believe a lot of what your parents say. But, as you grow older, your feelings change as you get more responsibilities. I read over a few answers on your last question, and I don't mean responsibilites such as taxes or whatever. I'm 17 and I believe myself to be a liberal democrat. Both of my parents are usually democrat, but they don't discuss politics a lot, if at all. I've gotten my ideas from talking with friends and listening to the news. I'm nobody's clone and I'm sure you're not either.
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Why would you ask that? I'm glad I have a right to choose, and do what I want, without being dicated to! Sure, there are laws, but if you aren't a criminal, you shouldn't have any worries. I wouldn't want it any other way!
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no, but i would like to think of myself as a lawyer, and i would like to be both
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I WAS IN THE SAME PLACE! But instead of giving up I finished and did a master's where I'd never have to do casework and deal with people's problems. Now I'm a well-paid administrator and develop programs. I have no cases! It just took a year and a half more of school, I got to stay in social work, put have none of the downsides.
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What's up with this question?  But since you asked, the answer depends on you and what you do with your life from now on.  Do you define yourself as a ******?; which by the way means an ignorant person. It's obvious you were given another chance on the outside why not be all you can be on the positive of life.\nGod Bless You!
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Don't know why??? but then hey such is life or better still that's what it boils down to in capitalist countries!!! you have to search and research for the best opportunities available which would mean by the time you finally settle in you just might have missed those opportunities which would have be off benefits to you.\nAll I can say is welcome to the band wagon