The beginning of my studies at the College.

After I graduated from high school, I went straight to college to study in my field. I had always wanted to become a paralegal since I was young, and I was very happy to be accepted at Ahuntsic College.

Choice 1 : Do my internship at the courthouse.

Choice 2 : Working as a Bailiff.

Do my internship at the courthouse.

During my three years at the College, I had the opportunity to do an internship in the field I studied. So, in my sixth semester, I did an internship at the Montreal Court House and enjoyed it. First of all, as an intern, I was learning the ropes; secondly, I had a wage.

Choice 1 : My job as a paralegal at the Montreal Courthouse.

Choice 2 : Give this section a short title.

Working as a Bailiff.

After graduating from college, I already had a clear idea of the work I wanted to do. I wanted to become a bailiff. It had always fascinated me and as a job, it wasn't that complicated. You just have to bring legal documents to a designated person to sign, and I bring them to the court.

Choice 1 : Continue my work as a bailiff

Choice 2 : Changing careers in the legal profession

My job as a paralegal at the Montreal Courthouse.

Thanks to my internship at the courthouse, I was able to obtain my college degree. After that, I went through several interviews in order to be able to work in my field. Unfortunately, none of these firms appealed to me. Since I did my internship at the courthouse, I asked them if there was a job opening. They told me that they were short-staffed and that's how I ended up working there for five years.

Choice 1 : Continue my work at the Courthouse

Choice 2 : Working in a law firm.

Working in a law firm.

After graduating from college, I had several interviews to work in the legal field. The firm that was most eager to accept me was the law firm of Jackson & Johnson. It was a private firm that had several benefits, including a good salary, a very tough sexual harassment policy, and no travel to the office. For these reasons, I was happy to be a part of it.

Choice 1 : Continue my work at the law firm

Choice 2 : Leaving the law firm

Continue my work as a bailiff.

The work I did as a judicial officer brought its share of advantages, but also drawbacks. For example, I had to be impartial when handing over certain documents or when I had to seize a person's property. Also, I had to accept no bribes from the people whose property I seized, which was part of my values. Of course, being a bailiff can be a cynical job, but I mustn't say that it was not a prestigious job in the legal field. On the contrary, it was the best. I remained a judicial officer until I retired at 65, and I do not regret having chosen it.

Choice 1 : The End

Changing careers in the legal profession.

I particularly enjoyed my work as a bailiff. It wasn't difficult and in the end, I enjoyed doing the job. Certainly, being a bailiff required that I be direct and impartial when delivering summonses to appear in court. However, it had become a dead-end job, and I wanted to do more than just that.

Choice 1 : Becoming a paralegal

Choice 2 : Becoming a court clerk

Becoming a paralegal.

Since I already had one foot in the door, it was not difficult to find another job in this field. Becoming a paralegal in a notary's office was one of my best work experiences after the bailiff profession. I was very happy that the firm withheld my application for the position. I thought he was going to undermine me because of my age and the fact that I was working as an usher, but in the end, it turned out that I was the perfect candidate for the job. I worked at that firm until I retired. I knew the ins and outs of this field in order to do my job well. I have to say that I have gained a lot of experience as a paralegal, and I do not regret it at all.

Choice 1 : The End

Becoming a court clerk.

Since I was going back and forth to the court to hand in documents, I learned from a friend of mine that there was a huge shortage of clerks. I had always been passionate about doing this job, so I decided to apply. It came handy to have experience in the field. The court just did a background check on me. A few months later, I left my job as a bailiff to become a court clerk. I have to say that my friend initially dissuaded me from becoming a court clerk because of the heavy workload. I was afraid of that, because the workload of a judicial officer is less heavy. So, I knew that would be the drudgery of the work, but that did not prevent me from doing it. I took it as a driving test, and I put myself thoroughly into it. I loved my experience working at the Montreal Courthouse and I stayed there until I retired.

Choice 1 : The End

Continue my work at the law firm.

I spent several years in the law firm, even until I retired. It was worthwhile to work there because of the benefits that this type of employment offered and a high income after each case won. Leave of absence paid by the firm during a work stoppage. Sick leave paid by the firm during a six-month work stoppage and more provided by Human Resources. With so many financial benefits, I was able to save enough money to buy a house and pay the mortgage. I enjoyed my years at this firm, and regret it because they were the best years of my life.

Choice 1 : The End

Leaving the law firm.

It must be said that I did not find it advantageous to continue working in the law firm. In fact, since I was a trainee on the job, I had noticed several shortcomings of this firm. The lawyers are very shallow. They treat the technicians like they are nothing. There was a lack of seriousness in the job. More flirting than working, so some people misconducted themselves. The office policy was not tough, the lawyers were all corrupt and received compensation. I didn't like the atmosphere, so I decided to leave and do something else.

Choice 1 : Working in the Courthouse.

Choice 2 : Working in a notary's office.

Continue my work at the Courthouse.

I continued to work in the Montreal Court until I was 65 when I retired. My purpose was to work in the field I studied, and it worked. I will never regret my job because it was the best. The work was not overworked, the time management was fairly smooth, and the driving of everyone's work was strict and professional. Now I am enjoying my retirement. Over the years I put aside enough money, also what I did during my overtime, to travel and visit countries. Thanks also to my pension I enjoy life as it should be.

Choice 1 : The End

Working in the Courthouse.

After leaving the toxic environment of the law firm, I went to apply for a job at Courthouse. The work experience I had at the courthouse was very different from the law firm. The workload was lighter and the environment was calm, stress free and of course, free of corruption. In the end, I felt like a fish in water. I got a taste for work and started to put aside money to prepare for my retirement in the right way. I worked there until I was 65, and I don't regret it.

Choice 1 : The End

Working in a notary's office.

After leaving the toxic environment of the notary firm, I applied to a notary's office. I saw some job offers to circulate on the internet and decided to go there to see what would happen. The work experience I had at the notary firm was very different from the law firm. The workload was lighter and the environment was calm, stress-free, and of course, free of corruption. In the end, I felt like a fish in water. I got a taste for work and started to put aside money to prepare for my retirement in the right way. I worked there until I was 65, and I don't regret it.

Choice 1 : The End