So the firm’s billable year ends next week, and I highly enjoy watching everyone squeeze out every last .1 of an hour.  I actually had someone ask me if we could park in the garage on Sundays!  So he is basically admitting that the has never been to work on a Sunday!  I thought about immediately reporting him to the partners, but figured I would hold this little nugget in my back pocket to break out in case he becomes a threat.

There was also a second year female associate crying about how she hasn’t seen her baby in a week.  I kindly suggested that if she had spent a little less time with her baby in the other 11 months, she wouldn’t have to spend so much time away this month.  Somehow, depsite pointing out the obvious, I’M the bad guy.  I’m not worried, though.  If she is so stressed about missing her child, I am positive she’ll collect the bonus check in December and turn in her letter of resignation the next day.

This week will be tough because, although everyone is working late to get their bonus, I HAVE to be the last person in the office to keep my reputation.  I just wish I had some last minute panic to motivate me.  But since I make sure to bill 75-80 hours a week throughout the year, I’ve surpassed all billable targets months ago, and just have my own desire to demonstrate my superiority over my cohorts.  That should be enough.