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Losing idealism, gaining perspective

How much cynicism is too much? When does it become time to leave? I don't feel like I'm there, but I definitely think that all work and no play makes me dull, and dulls my edge of idealism. How much can I help others if I'm tired of 12-hour days?Thankfully I work with wonderful people. They keep me energized. But I do certainly understand, more so than I used to, how people get burned out. And I see how it can be an echo chamber. If you are not positive, the more clients who'll get all negative at you. Maybe it just comes with dealing with difficult clients day in, day out. And there are so many, so many facing prison!I guess the positive is that I don't take things personally anymore. I don't personally blame the prosecutor/judge who is unable to listen to anything that runs contrary to the preconcieved notions that everyone before them is guilty...continue to full post

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