<prompt> Human: I am in my late-20s and work in NYC big law. I get paid well 160k and fortunately have minimal loans 50k. I am just over a year in to my job and I hate it. I understand most people hate biglaw or law generally, but I drive myself crazy about it and it is a huge struggle to get myself to work everyday and asleep on Sunday nights. I have about 35k saved up and available if needed.I have no debts other than student loans, but I spend a lot living in NYC - 2,000mo rent lease expires in about 6 months, utilities and other bills 250mo, and average credit card spending on meals and groceries.Anyway - I wanted to know of any advice regarding my job and financial situation? Is it feasible or prudent to leave my job in the next few months? I know it is bad to leave without anything lined up but I really dislike my job, have no other options currently, and do not have a ton of time to look for another job. Any advice?Also - I would like to move in with my boyfriend and get married in the next few years which I assume will be fairly expensive milestones. How does this impact this situation?  <response>: I have friends who went the Big Law route, and none of them liked it. The one that was happiest in the long run told herself that she would work the Big Law job until her debts were paid off, and then start thinking about what she actually wanted to do with her law degree. It gave her a goal and an end date- a light at the end of the tunnel. And if youre aggressive about it, you can pay down debt pretty quickly on that salary. I know a few people who hated it, quit without a plan, and years later are still struggling to find their footing. Though I sympathize with you- every Big Law story Ive heard sounds horrible the endless overtime, the stress, the office politics. 