All hands calls make me want to vomit. Too many buzzwords and too much delusional optimism. Too cynical?

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As of today my streak of missing "All Hands Calls" extends to 16 months.

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They are all wearing the same outfit. I wonder if it's the same brand of shirt.

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I thought we had a casual dress code.

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Not cynical enough IMO

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This is one of the worst ones yet. I haven't heard anything useful so far.

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Some real riveting stuff here

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@P5 they talked about tax the entire time

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Why do people even dial into that crap? I'll know the firm is doing well if 1) I am billable and 2) I get my full bonus. Everything else is fluff

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If your calls are anything like mine... Too true.

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Kthanksbyeeee

I had to miss it. Key highlights? (If any...)

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I am worried because there are people on the bench.

Why do I think I know exactly who OP is?

@P7 I am hardly the only PwCer who thinks this, but give it a shot

One year at the US firm now, have not dialed in to a single all hands call..

It doesn't help that they never schedule them on Fridays, which might actually be feasible for those in advisory.

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