The world of twenty-something lawyers in New York is abuzz with murmurings of discontent over what is perceived to be a stingy year-end bonus for associates at the city's largest law firms.

Meanwhile, I've been spending just about every waking hour in the office working on a lawsuit we filed today. Last night I left early - around 11:30 - so I could come in "refreshed" at 7:00 this morning. By the time I left last night, the sushi I had ordered for dinner had been sitting out for almost three hours. But I hadn't eaten in over ten hours, so what could I do? So far I can't report any ill effects, but we'll see.

I don't think I'm underpaid, but I worry that my job may be poisoning me.