Slowing Down

Things have been a little slow lately. I haven't been given an assignment for  two weeks. Good new is I still have to be paid for one appearance so eventually I will meet with him. He talked about more work in January but I hope I can land a full-time gig by then. This piece-meal occupation makes you wonder when you're going to receive income. I applied to three jobs this past month but this time I can finally put I have courtroom experience on my resume, albeit not extensive experience. Still counts! When January comes, I wish the new year brings something great in the form of employment.

Differences in demeanor

I went to another courthouse yesterday but for the first time I spoke with the judge in his chambers. It was nothing major as several other attorneys were also present in the room informing your honor the status of their respective cases. While I was waiting, another attorney in his mid 30s to early 40s said to me he didn't like being in this courtroom because it takes awhile to be called and he has to drive a long distance home.  He kept rambling about how much work he has to do and could have completed if he wasn't there. I told him in this economy, so many people would love having so much work.  He briefly laughed and shook his head. Meanwhile another attorney in his late 60s to early 70s asked me how I was doing. He appeared to have a calm and joyful demeanor compared to the other lawyer. He joked around and was constantly smiling and chatting with people around him. I was surprised to see that a much older attorney would have more pep in his step so to speak instead of being frazzled like the younger lawyer. Maybe he figured something out to still be in this occupation.