When a professional (especially a
lawyer), rather than looking for a job, just goes and finds clients. This takes guts and a willingness to work constantly for
precious little
money in exchange for autonomy.
Law student
1: Hey, you made top 10%. I
bet you could get that $160,000 opening at Rob, Ewe, and Howe!
Law student 2:
Fuck those guys. I don't want to kiss ass for the next 20 years. I'm hanging out my shingle.