B-U-R-S-T

Do you know why lawyers are paid what they are paid?

Because they are supposed to have the extra-ordinary ability not to burst (implode or explode). Be it in times of great pressure, stress, expectations and/or deadlines (as opposed to datelines).

Hence, the monetary compensation is supposed to make up for the following: -
(i) lack of sleep
(ii) bad skin (as a consequence of (i))
(iii) lack of social life cos always have to cancel appointments last minute so u end up not making any
(iv) highly irritable nature which exacerbates (iii) i suppose
(v) highly dominant nature because u have to make decisions all the time and very fast which makes u very unladylike and therefore unmarry-able

How does money make up for it? (in corresponding order)
(i) can buy a better, more comfortable bed, with one of those ergonometrically designed pillows
(ii) expensive skincare products
(iii) er...
(iv) er...
(v) er...

I guess that explains the high attrition rate in the legal profession.

At the end of the day, it's really not about the money. So many intangibles that money cannot buy. Character. Beauty. Quality of life. Not to mention youth and time?

I keep at it because I believe in a higher calling, a greater destiny. That there is a divine plan for my life which belongs in the legal fraternity.

Somedays when I really want to burst, my only anti-burst cream is a promise given to me by the Creator of the heavens and the earth.