I get it. I was hired as an associate attorney and expected to bill 1850 hours per year. I started the last week of August, and in late November, I was told I was being moved to hourly because I was not meeting my billable hours requirements.
It was sold to me as a good idea because I could have a flexible schedule. Wasn’t thrilled, but I got it. I had to miss a lot of time due to my SO’s Health issues and a closing on the sale of our house that kept getting moved.
Thing is, I’ve literally billed more than half of what the other full time associate has for the whole year in just 4 months. I’m still below the quota, but comparatively speaking, I’m kicking ass.
And the whole flexible schedule thing? Yeah, that’s not happening. I’m constantly getting grilled about when I’m gonna be in the office or responding to messages when I’m not. Here’s a hint: if I’m not clocked in and getting paid, I’m not answering your freaking email.
So….Should I raise this to the managing partner? Should I leave it alone?