I am surprised by how slow things have been around the end of year. Makes me think next year will be extra busy. How’s the deal flows for everyone?

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Not incredibly slow, but not super busy either right now. Kind of just waiting too expecting it to be slammed not long. Everybody still seems to be in holiday mode, which I have been too lately. Definitely a time to gather yourself before it all starts happening.

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Busy, but currently in the eye of the storm. The wave is coming

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We may be sitting atop the coiled spring. Just feels like things are waiting to happen. Be ready to hang on when the spring releases.

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I agree. But a safe space to be now is crypto.

Have you invested ?

How is hiring? Is now a good time to try to lateral?

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It’s really the calm before the storm.

A lot is going to change next year and change does come with some intensity.

I am right there with you OP. I thought the end of the year would be atleast a little busier than it has been. The good news is we have been able to catch up on some of the things that always get put off.

EoY was slower than anticipated for sure. I think once Donny T takes on reigns, we will see at end of Q1 a big tick. The spring will be big. I think jobs are going to be bigger than we anticipated. The current unemployment data is flawed. I also think we see lots of shifting and RIFs at the same time and those 2-3 people will be replaced by 1-2 saving 1 - 2 heads per replacement. Gonna be interesting.

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