In this short Q&A video, top legal recruiter Harrison Barnes explains how attorneys can create real career security without obsessing over salary and bonuses. He shows why focusing on money alone often leads to fragile careers—and what to build instead if you want long-term stability, options, and freedom.
Highlights:
The Limits of Money-Driven Careers: Why high compensation doesn’t protect you from layoffs, burnout, or stalled progression.
What Actually Creates Security: How specialization, consistent performance, relationships, and reputation insulate you from market swings.
A Better Success Formula: Practical steps to shift your focus from chasing dollars to becoming indispensable, in-demand, and truly secure.