Lawyer Resigns After Firm Demands Relocation During Wife’s Pregnancy

The Ivy League graduate earning $900,000 annually quit his job after being asked to choose between his career and attending the birth of his child.

A 32-year-old litigation lawyer at a prestigious law firm resigned after being ordered to relocate while his wife was eight months pregnant.
The lawyer requested an exception to stay with his wife for the birth of their child, but his senior partner denied the request and insisted he work through it.
Faced with the ultimatum to miss the birth or resign, the lawyer chose to quit immediately, reportedly telling his boss to 'F off.'
The lawyer, who worked 80-hour weeks and earned $900,000 annually, had spent years building his career after graduating from an Ivy League school.
The incident has sparked online discussions about work-life balance, with many supporting the lawyer’s decision and criticizing toxic workplace expectations.