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I’ve been with Walmart company since March and I want to switch teams already due to my manager lack of leadership skills. How should I approach this to my VP ? It is just not a good fit.. and I have … more

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Before everyone tells me it’s a bad idea,… I know. But I’m still curious. Anyone here ever ask out a coworker and live to tell the tale?

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Where are the Cannes stories of debauchery and scandal?

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I’ve told everyone going to Cannes that I hope they bring home some Lions but the real truth is that I’m hoping the orcas bring down some yachts.

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How many LGBT emails are too many? Asking for an entire agency.

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