The only downside is that I can't spend 12 hours a day wanting to be Dr. House

I'm going to lead with this: I have a job. But I'm going to follow with this: I have a clerk job. It's in the exact field as I want to practice in, there is the possibility for being hired there as an attorney, and I get to work in the same office as one of my close friends. It's a win-win.

And now, I can spend more money on useless things without feeling guilty about it.