Last week, a partner asked for nitty gritty details on some analysis. I warned him it may be TOO much detail but reluctantly obliged, only to be told today in feedback that I'm "too in the weeds." WTF

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When my MD or a client asks me for detail, I tell them "I stay at 50,000ft bro, like an F22 fighter jet.". I proceed stretch out my arms like airplane wings

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Classic

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I like to hover right around the 20,000 foot view. Anything lower and I tell the partner "don't go diving, you're gonna lose'em, believe me." always works

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"Strategy"

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Oh <partner>, what crazy fruit roll ups will you roll out with next?

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A good lawyer would tell you never to give a definitive answer. It's always "no comment" and then call your lawyer. But no for reals, in our job, it should be "it depends."

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PWC1- yes/no does not need explanation. A good lawyer once advised me don't provide extra information, ever!

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