Discovering Dislike for Law and Risk Mitigation

The speaker recounts their experience of making $50,000 in 1998, which they considered a large sum for a starting job. Despite the booming economy, they found themselves disliking the idea of going to law school after witnessing the reality of working in a law firm and mitigating risks. This experience led them to realize that they were not interested in the meticulous details and risk aversion associated with the legal profession.