Curious to hear what you guys typically do during slower periods / slowdowns. Have had a few slower weeks post closing some deals / heading into holidays and have enjoyed doing hobbies I neglected over the last few months.
Happy early Thanksgiving
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damn - I was hoping for some outside of work answers lol
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Actually about to sneak off to a gaming cafe to pull off some games due to a slow day
This is a bit of a no sh*t answer, but for me it is reading, walking, working out (specifically classes like Barrys/Corepower) and playing some video games with the boys. Anything that allows me to fully unplug is what I am interested in.
Hit the gym, cook food, go on dates
Essentially shit that normal people in nyc with sane hours do every day
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It is never slow in my group. If we are not busy (80+ hours) then work will be manufactured for us.
Go to the bathroom. Slow period’s usually busy by the time I get back
Bit nerdy but I’d fix common backups or made a custom VBA add in to format faster. Wouldn’t stay late but figured a little bit of time earlier on pay off in the long run.
yes you are in fact a nerd
Lol, is true
top bucket both years and learned a ton tho, would say it was worth it. Even the weird excel tricks I learned are still surprisingly useful
I mostly act busy so my staffer / MD don’t swamp me with 100 pitches
Workout, party, and learn a language
Choke my chicken
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Play with my balls
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