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Anyone attending CBC events in DC this week?

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Umm why do we do this?

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So close to exiting consulting. 🙏🏾 2 interviews this week

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Any black consultants in Boston want to have a happy hour or something?

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Any of you lot excited for the last season of Top Boy? Trailer had man feeling bare GEEKED ya get me

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Any recommendations for a new people lead at AFS? My current one is no longer being helpful.

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How much have you saved liquid cash YTD?

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