What’s the most obvious/ dumbest thing that a client has asked you to consult on?

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Had to suggest not putting folks underground to improve productivity

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Asked which escort service to use 🤔

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This was overseas where it’s legal so locals didn’t think it was big deal

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Not have people who aren’t trained train new hires (on the job training)

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Sounds like I need to request an overseas assignment

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What did you recommend D1?

Told the client whatever his budget allows

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