Nov 09, 2023

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Client asks for 2 weeks worth of analysis and checks in 24-48 hour later for first draft
8% (1 vote)
MD gives thoughts on materials at 8 PM but every comment is phrased as a vague question
8% (1 vote)
Director cuts and recuts tombstones to highlight his “premier [target] client relationships”
0% (0 votes)
VP sends 4th round of subjective changes at 1 am and asks they be turned same night
25% (3 votes)
Associate waits 6 hours to say he “won’t get a chance to review” and you should just send
25% (3 votes)
Analyst never checks his work and misses 50% of comments on every single turn but says “sorry” each time
33% (4 votes)
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>Analyst Never Checks His Work And Misses 50% Of Comments On Every Single Turn But Says “Sorry” Each Time

Hey that’s me! I’m not trying to put my associates out of a job here

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