My first job out of law school was in the South Bronx. I shared my first office with about thirty people, my phone with six and my desk with 3. The desk itself what an ancient, gray metal behemoth with drawers that didn’t open. Some days, I worked from 6 am to 2 pm. Others, I worked from 6 pm to 2 am. Sometimes, when I was on duty, I worked all night. Once, I was up for 48 hours straight. The pay was absolute shit.
Love this, Sarena. Very well articulated, and I appreciated and enjoyed a lot of the articles you linked to as well.
Great article. Heartfelt and sensitive. Smart. In a world growing harsher this is a necessary voice.