These week long Assurance trainings make me want to leave the firm. I haven’t needed to play games and rack up points for motivation since 5th grade. Why am I forced to do it now?

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Learn to have fun, you're not too old for games. These increase interaction and learning. Would you rather they read off a PowerPoint for 9 hours?

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I’d much rather have the points and prizes system than just doing lectures all day. If you’re going to complain about the trainings, make sure you fill out the post training survey with how you want it improved. Otherwise, you’re just whining and not helping the situation

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I used to feel that way in senior trainings. However as I’ve moved up I feel like the activities have gotten less childish. Although I still enjoy the trinkets and candy they put out on the tables for most trainings

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