I'm a federal attorney. I've leveraged my White House experience into a side hustle that makes $70,000 annually.

"I was a White House attorney for nine years, spanning three different presidents (Obama, Trump, and Biden). Six years ago, I started working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but I still get teary-eyed when I think about my time in the White House. As the daughter of immigrants, I never dreamed I'd be reporting to work on Pennsylvania Avenue each day."

"I loved that some of the brightest people in the country were my colleagues. I hold a dual degree in law and policy, and one of my responsibilities at the White House was to prepare presidential appointees for their Senate confirmation hearings. In that role, I reviewed hundreds of résumés and cover letters. I helped people stand out in what's essentially a very high-stakes job interview."

"My parents raised me to be self-sufficient. They were both hardworking. My dad taught me that education is particularly valuable because it can never be taken away from you; No matter what happens, you'll always have your education. I attended law school in Washington, D.C., where the federal government is omnipresent. I was drawn to federal jobs not only because of the perceived security, but because I felt they mattered. With this work, I could help people, defend justice, and protect the environment."

Jennifer Clinchy served nine years as a White House attorney across three presidential administrations and later worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She prepared presidential appointees for Senate confirmation hearings and reviewed hundreds of résumés and cover letters, helping candidates stand out in high-stakes interviews. Reviewing those applications prompted a résumé-writing side business that now generates about $70,000 annually and helps fund restoration of her historic home. She holds a dual degree in law and policy, attended law school in Washington, D.C., and was drawn to federal work for its security and public-purpose mission. Her parents emphasized self-sufficiency and the lasting value of education.

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