My secret

::sigh::

So what I really want to do: I really want to go into law, defending/supporting people who are all too often lost in the system and taken advantage of. I am tired of seeing good, honest people taken advantage of just because they don’t know any better. Sometime in my career, ultimately, I want to become a judge. Yeah, that’s my ultimate goal. I basically can’t handle my mom and stepdad getting screwed over because I know how hard they work, and how compassionate and selfless they truly are. In factories it seems the employees are completely indispensable. Even if employees know they are treated unfairly (e.g. extensive layoffs with short notice) they won’t know who to contact or where to turn. They are left to feel defeated in my opinion, and that’s the way "the man" wants it to be. I come from a family of factory workers though, and can tell you that they are very hard working people. It really kills me to see people getting taken advantage of, and I hate that I’m not yet in a position to do anything about it. I want to provide legal advice/representation for the economically disadvantaged, regardless of any profit (or lackthereof) I would receive.

I just need the confidence to achieve this. I have a Philosophy/Peace and Conflict Studies Bachelor’s Degree that seems like it would fit in with a law degree… I’d still have to take the LSAT though. Paul says that since I come from a lower socioeconomic class, I (sociologically) have a kindof "defeatist" attitude built in, when I’m really just as good as anyone else. It’s hard to overcome though. It’s hard to do things that are different than those you care about, and to not have anyone who really relates to you. It’s scary really, not to have a role model to look up to and mold my actions after. I know, I don’t have much to complain about… beh, it’s official: I think too much.

Another thing that’s official: it’s late and I need to go to work in a few hours.

***It’s bad if this is something I’m embarrassed to admit because I don’t think I can do it or it seems impractical, right?

chin.up.buttercup

December 6, 2007

You can definitely do it, Debbie. And it’s not impractical. It’s definitely an awesome goal to have. And don’t worry about those you care about not being about to relate… just know that there isn’t a single person that cares about that doesn’t support you 110%.

ratsushi

Interesting… The situation with your mom and stepdad relates to the U.S. Legislation which concerns business: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988: Requires employeers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days’ notice before a facility closing or mass layoff.

As you can see with the U.S. Legislation concerning that policy that many businesses can easily sneak around it without breaking the laws. That is how alot of businesses run. It would be terrific if you can use your knowledge to defend the working class, because they truly need it. Do research not just in law, but also in business ethics.

I think my dad might help put certain perspectives on the situation since he’s a retired factory worker but unionize. Maybe there are lawyers who follow unions who might be some help. Or even understanding the Unions laws and practices might. It’s certainly not impossible and greatly needed in our society.

tidbitsherself

Wow, Dude thats an awesome goal to have. You’re intelligent and capable of achieving anything you put your mind to. Everyone is so proud of the things you have done and all the things you look forward to doing. I really dont know whats going on with your mother and stepdad but guess its a layoff. Goodluck with your goals Debbie. I support you and think you’re an amazing woman.

Garnys

I believe in you. You have a passion and a fire, and the beautiful thing about sociology is that it tells you trends but individual people often defy those trends, and I believe you’re one of them! It’s hard (especially when thinking too much, we need to come up with a term for that shared ailment), but like I said, I believe in you *hugs*

candy_girl23

December 8, 2007

thanks for the comment. im just being his friend cause he is hurting and wanting to take his life. no matter how i feel i want him to be friends with me until things get better but dont know if he is planning on taking his life. i am trying to talk him out of it.

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