Partners: when you were a staff/senior/manager did you hate schmoozing with partners? Thx in advance, you guys are great and very wise, we value your feedback

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If you hate schmoozing you could be in the wrong place...

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Going out for dinner/drinks every time they are in town visiting your client

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I loved it. I enjoyed not just hanging out with them but also the whole group that was there. Partners usually are pretty cool after a few drinks. And there was always something to be learned.

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Define schmoozing

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Deloitte should patent a type of kool-aid.

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