Thanks for the video insights Gordon. You have shown lots of perseverance as a lawyer and law student previously so I'm sure the reasons you highlight here are legitimate. I like your analogy to a movie. I think in the end we have to enjoy the work and not just the corporation, or the status of being a lawyer. Lawyering and the study of law can be so different as I've recently learnt too. Even in movies, there are many actors who spend years as "supporting" actors with minor roles but I think they continue because they genuinely love the work despite the 12-hour shifts and everything. Perhaps we have to find that for ourselves too, at least in a way proportionate to the sacrifices and hard work that we can justify for ourselves. Persnally for me, pursuing justice/fairness is important and I don't mind playing a "supporting" role for this mission, whichever job it may be (I'm a lawyer too btw). Of course there must be flexibility to adjust if things dont work out. Also the job is usually not the most important in life as you've pointed out - all the most successful people i admire try to make time for family/friends even with their busy schedule. You have a love for sharing knowledge/experience with others online which I think is quite uncommon - you could consider education, entrepreneurship, or even something in tech! Cheers and all the best.
You said this is a random video but I think it is indeed a very good one for reflection! After some years of working, I have realised that it is that "sweet spot" which makes me happy - being able to find the perfect balance between money, social status, career sustainability, time for hobbies and family, and most importantly, health. This sweet spot will allow me to die (one day) with the least amount of regret while maximizing the happiness I experienced when I was alive. Such a sweet spot is also in a sense very hard to achieve, but at least I know what I am looking for in life. Looking forward to more videos in the future!
Thanks for sharing. Yes, it is important to spend quality time with family and friends on top of work, saw this saying yesterday and thought it is very true 'you can always make more money, but you only have limited number of days to make more memories'.
I enjoy your point of view and it’s close to home…my close family member works for top notch American law firm majoring ipo in his early twenties…. I really get and learn from your video…we all live and learn everyday…I think one benefit from working with reputable international firms is that you can pay off student loans more quickly….
Honestly, I think it really depends - it's not easy to get a decent job as a lawyer these days, but it's definitely a rewarding career long term if you really enjoy it. Many people doing JD Degree are in their late 20s / early 30s so it's not uncommon to become a lawyer later in your life.
@@chanbenjamin3204 I think there is no upper limit for at what age you should be a lawyer. At the end of the day, it's about your ability and determination.
@@chanbenjamin3204 Whilst I agree with Gordon's general statement, you need to ask why do you want to become a lawyer. Is it money or fame driven? It is definitely not worth it if you are pursuing the aforementioned. The sad reality of the legal market is that a trainee will, more often than not, receive very average salary in HK unless you are recruited by an international law firm. And I havent really touched upon the competition you will face at law school and it is not a guarantee that you can obtain a license to practice. DO NOT be mistaken that universities will offer you a place to become a lawyer if you pay big bucks doing their program. Most of these programs are cash grab now and they do not care if their students make it or not. Even if you make it, this is just the beginning and you might as well refer to the struggles from Gordon's video.
getting by this vid with my basic/intermediate canto 🥲 but veryhelpful, gordon!! am having doubts of taking on a Training Contract because of the notorious work life (im)balance in law but am convincing myself to give it a try first
Thanks for the video insights Gordon. You have shown lots of perseverance as a lawyer and law student previously so I'm sure the reasons you highlight here are legitimate. I like your analogy to a movie. I think in the end we have to enjoy the work and not just the corporation, or the status of being a lawyer. Lawyering and the study of law can be so different as I've recently learnt too. Even in movies, there are many actors who spend years as "supporting" actors with minor roles but I think they continue because they genuinely love the work despite the 12-hour shifts and everything. Perhaps we have to find that for ourselves too, at least in a way proportionate to the sacrifices and hard work that we can justify for ourselves. Persnally for me, pursuing justice/fairness is important and I don't mind playing a "supporting" role for this mission, whichever job it may be (I'm a lawyer too btw). Of course there must be flexibility to adjust if things dont work out. Also the job is usually not the most important in life as you've pointed out - all the most successful people i admire try to make time for family/friends even with their busy schedule. You have a love for sharing knowledge/experience with others online which I think is quite uncommon - you could consider education, entrepreneurship, or even something in tech! Cheers and all the best.
You said this is a random video but I think it is indeed a very good one for reflection! After some years of working, I have realised that it is that "sweet spot" which makes me happy - being able to find the perfect balance between money, social status, career sustainability, time for hobbies and family, and most importantly, health. This sweet spot will allow me to die (one day) with the least amount of regret while maximizing the happiness I experienced when I was alive. Such a sweet spot is also in a sense very hard to achieve, but at least I know what I am looking for in life. Looking forward to more videos in the future!
Thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love how you are so humble and having a diff perspective
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感覺你好善良。
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I really like your sincerity and honesty. It sounds like you are constantly reflecting on your life and trying to find meaning.
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Thanks for sharing. Yes, it is important to spend quality time with family and friends on top of work, saw this saying yesterday and thought it is very true 'you can always make more money, but you only have limited number of days to make more memories'.
That’s a really good quote
Goodjob Gordon! looking forward to your updates
Thanks!
想儲錢，去迪拜做幾年律師(免稅)
Corpor經常做通宵壓力大，想轉工先儲一大筆錢如1年嘅支出才交辭職信（如有生活負擔），其他工作只有1/3 or 1/2你現時嘅薪水
我都過左40歲，準備考SQE, 希望應成功做到律師啦
考到律!牌又如何，
I enjoy your point of view and it’s close to home…my close family member works for top notch American law firm majoring ipo in his early twenties…. I really get and learn from your video…we all live and learn everyday…I think one benefit from working with reputable international firms is that you can pay off student loans more quickly….
Long-waited to hear your update ! Keep update 😊
Thanks for still being around!
年青人去做自己喜歡的工作，人生沒有錯過沒有白過！40歲後還可回頭當律師
謝謝你🙏🏻
Hope you guys enjoy this video la!!
等咗你出片好耐啦！好欣賞你嘅毅力👍🏻加油呀💪
@@lungcheukwing9592 多謝你🙏🏻
Very inspiring!!!
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@@asianlawyerinthewest8894 I followed your channel for a number of years and finally saw your update today! 😁
Appreciated you opened up.
Thanks for the sharing. Liked and subscribed the channel!
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公司唔會死錯人，比咁高人工一定係附帶壓力同責任。同意某個人工，簡單唔洗咁luxary可能生活都過得okay。年青人可以build up吓經驗同資力再去搵一啲唔洗咁chur既工作。
完全buy你 返緊IT 都係一份朝九晚六office工 同事全部都係社畜 人生目的係為左升職
但老實講佢地升完職生活都唔會有咩大改變 最多都係物質野 反而會依賴左份人工 跟住一生都走唔出
身邊同事都係因為返工冇時間放棄左好多野 包括自己最主意既興趣
前幾日未睇你呢條片 都係對住個三十尾同事講同你相同既說話 同事聽到呆左 係有少少懷疑人生
所以我好認同你講 即使佢地三四十歲 人生有好多野都係未睇透
有機會可再交流
好多謝你呢個comment，希望多d audience 好似你咁分享感受 🙏🏻
因為市場變化很快, 若只做一份學歷高的工作, 可能要記很多知識,花$買書及讀課程,, 尤其是科技及IT知識,記完不重溫很易此記 試過反而只能做短期工作後被解僱, 故又長時間些做回只需中學要求之工作. 人己中年過後, 請問如何?
Yes, I like your videos. Follow your heart
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覺得你廣東話幾好呀，甚至覺得有啲位，明明有嗰個英文你做乜唔講🤣 eg 健康衰退果到
而家啲corp有無自己有legal dept嘅？ 曾經做過一間好傳統嘅美國corp有，感覺佢哋work life balance 還好，IT9成9 outsource晒，legal怕都無乜剩。 朋友家人嘅理解支持，的確係心靈嘅泉源。 感謝及期待你未來分享。
感謝🙏🏻 一齊努力💪🏻
依個好問題，好多人都係咁
感覺上係香港做律師係A級學生，但是英國只要C級(一般水準)已經可以成為律師。英國有大量大學都可以讀律師，香港只有兩至三間，非港大畢業已經基本玩完。
可唔可以講吓你點樣handle壓力, 同埋點樣可以壓力下表現更好?
得得得 勁勁勁
7:30 "Money is not everything"!!!
其實有好多行業都出現這些情況，因為新世代只想搵快錢😪
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太耐沒出片鳥😂
😂😂
wanna ask if the career path is really critical and challenging ? especially for over 30 years old
Honestly, I think it really depends - it's not easy to get a decent job as a lawyer these days, but it's definitely a rewarding career long term if you really enjoy it. Many people doing JD Degree are in their late 20s / early 30s so it's not uncommon to become a lawyer later in your life.
@@asianlawyerinthewest8894 how about 40?
@@chanbenjamin3204 I think there is no upper limit for at what age you should be a lawyer. At the end of the day, it's about your ability and determination.
@@chanbenjamin3204 Whilst I agree with Gordon's general statement, you need to ask why do you want to become a lawyer. Is it money or fame driven? It is definitely not worth it if you are pursuing the aforementioned. The sad reality of the legal market is that a trainee will, more often than not, receive very average salary in HK unless you are recruited by an international law firm. And I havent really touched upon the competition you will face at law school and it is not a guarantee that you can obtain a license to practice. DO NOT be mistaken that universities will offer you a place to become a lawyer if you pay big bucks doing their program. Most of these programs are cash grab now and they do not care if their students make it or not. Even if you make it, this is just the beginning and you might as well refer to the struggles from Gordon's video.
@@ClassicGil Thx for your thoughtful advice..
Too preachy about money is not everything instead of sharing
But relatable 😢😢
Take the California State Bar.
It's hard for me
祝福你，
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nice
How about LLM study?
在行做，冇數就要起身架啦。由1997年開始，我見過好多間律師樓執粒。每一行都係二八定律，冇人脈，冇生意。冇生意，冇經驗。
hi
on the other end of the spectrum earning 1/3 of that here in a one-man band local firm LOL!
True, that's the dilemma of being a lawyer...
全球80億人市場... 每人捐一蚊....都退得休😂
建議:出黎港男選美/tbb明星/中年好聲音/大灣區明星/網媒/英美節目等等...
因為宜家做律師唔好搵
BigLaw jobs in HK are soul-destroying
Your canton’s better now😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂
無了work life balance
因律師對住疑犯，警察，政府部門，法庭，生活圈子好窄
I wonder you had given up as a youtuber.... 😅
😂still a hobby
你中文口语係唔錯，無需要注意文發。但係你書面語就唔知道了！
講極都未入題！
有撚咁高人工，吹吧
Lol
眠你個朵有幾響？賜你幾客，
人工減一半好慘架！
getting by this vid with my basic/intermediate canto 🥲 but veryhelpful, gordon!! am having doubts of taking on a Training Contract because of the notorious work life (im)balance in law but am convincing myself to give it a try first
Definitely giving it a go if you want! Nothing worse than the feeling of regret in not trying