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Sad Lawyer Syndrome and How to Address It

A survey by Career Bliss found that being a lawyer associate is the most unhappy job in America.

Indeed, lawyers have good reason to suffer from Sad Lawyer Syndrome. I offer some ways to address it in my PsychologyToday.com article today.

Countering Wealthy but Sad Syndrome

I have wealthy clients who, while not depressed, are sad. I call that Wealthy but Sad Syndrome.

Especially in today's zeitgeist, rich people don't get much sympathy but perhaps some deserve a bit. 

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I at least offer them some attention other than to bash them. The article's main purpose is to offer some ideas for addressing Wealthy but Sad Syndrome.

Addressing Wealthy but Sad Syndrome

I have wealthy clients who, while not depressed, are sad. I call that Wealthy but Sad Syndrome.

Especially in today's zeitgeist, rich people don't get much sympathy but perhaps some deserve a bit. 

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I at least offer them some attention other than to bash them. The article's main purpose is to offer some ideas for addressing Wealthy but Sad Syndrome.

Looking for Someone to Market My Writings

I want to hire someone to get more readers of my books, articles, & tweets. If you know someone who'd effectively do that, let me know.

Treating Sad Counselor Syndrome

It's not easy being a therapist, counselor, or coach. Progress may be slower than we'd like. We may absorb our clients' malaise. We may have to spend lots of time marketing when we'd rather counsel. We may give far more to our clients than our friends and family give to us.

So it's easy to understand why some therapists, counselors and coaches suffer from what I call Sad Counselor Syndrome. In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I discuss how to address it.

Sad Teacher Syndrome and How to Remediate It

Despite a less than 180-day work year, students leaving in mid afternoon, and, outstanding job security and benefits,  40 to 50 percent of teachers quit within the first five years.

My PsychologyToday.com article today addresses what I call Sad Teacher Syndrome. 

Sad Physician Syndrome and Healing It

I'm seeing an increased number of physicians who are thinking of quitting. 

I write about them and describe options for what I call Sad Physician Syndrome in my PsychologyToday.com article today.

Sad Job-Seeker Syndrome

In recent years, I've noticed an increase in what I call, Sad Job-Seeker Syndrome. I describe it and antidotes in my PsychologyToday.com article today.

Workover: Should My Daughter Go for a Law or Public Policy Degree?

I've been posting edited transcripts of calls to my NPR-San Francisco radio program in which I help people solve their work problem. I call them Workovers. 

In today's, a mother asked if me if I thought her daughter should go for a law or a public policy degree.

A Workover: A Young Adult Who Is Ready for a Real Career

On PsychologyToday.com, I've been posting edited transcripts of calls to my NPR-San Francisco radio program in which I help people solve their work problem. I call them Workovers. 

In today's offering, I demonstrate an approach to helping someone choose a career.