Originally Posted by Unregistered

Apparently more common than realised. Doesn't help that it's perpetuated by our peers. Got friends who ended r/s to work for the big boys. Tangentially related to ongoing posts - face/prestige/etc very important for Singaporeans. Not helped by high cost of living. Bigger countries with more socioeconomic latitude, at least still got possibility to say you are in law for justice, fight for oppressed, pro bono work, etc.

Back on topic. I dunno about getting pregnant though but I imagine walking into Court in your 3rd trimester increases the chances of you winning by 200%. Never encountered that before but I'm not sure I can go guns blazing on heavily pregnant learned friend.