Is it wrong to be happy that a deal fell through? I know it sucks for the client and other parties involved but my schedule just opened up.

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My favorite words in the entire universe: “pencils down”

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It’ll be back. Enjoy it while it lasts.

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I always am happy when it falls through. Some (read 99.9%) are a real PITA and I’m glad to be rid of them!

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Got the coveted pencils down email today 🥰

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I love it when that happens. But I’m a paralegal with less at stake for a successful close. You can’t control it so don’t deny your feelings of glee. :)

I have so much more time to do other work now!

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Not at all. Happened to me on my first deal at my old firm and had barely any idea what I was doing with the PPM. Couldn’t have been more excited even after I put a weekend of work into it.

You all do realize that sometimes the firm does not get paid unless the deal closes, right? It may not seem like your issue, but if the firm doesn’t get paid how are they supposed to pay you. Just saying…

I know plenty of partners that have been relieved (and even, dare I say, ecstatic) when certain deals from hell go pencils down, @Partner 1.

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