tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238764490786855274.post5296020672735174400..comments2024-01-26T04:19:33.312-06:00Comments on D.A. Confidential: A time and a place for everythingD.A. Confidentialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08445074681227492215noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238764490786855274.post-50124111388592466762011-04-22T05:05:27.368-05:002011-04-22T05:05:27.368-05:00Haha, that's great, DAC. I was wondering if y...Haha, that's great, DAC. I was wondering if you'd be willing to write on either of the following subjects. I've gone back through most of your archives, but haven't seen anything on these topics -- though I might have missed something. I'm the soon-to-be new ADA who commented a couple posts back (and, btw, completely understand your reasons for not wanting to revisit the evidence in the cold case; thanks for responding to me).<br /><br />Anyway, here's what's on my mind...<br /><br />1. I agree with your sentiments that the work of an ADA is both meaningful and noble. But, as you've also observed, it can be almost unrelentingly sad - you constantly confront the "darker side" of the community in question. Given that, how does you and your colleagues stay grounded? Are you able to "switch off" when you go home at night/for the weekend, or take a vacation? Or are your minds always on felonies no matter what? Do "career prosecutors" tend to find better ways to manage this aspect of the job than those who leave after a few years? As this post shows, I suspect that humor is a key part of it, but I'm wondering what else you'd advise.<br /><br />2. Any tips on rookie mistakes to avoid, or advice on how to step quickly into the role/mindset of a prosecutor?<br /><br />Thanks for any thoughts,<br /><br />- New ADAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com