When an Associate can't call in because they're "busy all day with client work" today. Oh, sorry. I forgot you're the only one.

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So you are saying you have never been so busy with the client that you were unable to call in? Give them the benefit of the doubt.

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@Crowe you're completely off base. Everyone is busy. It's not that this associate is busy it's the way they responded. "I can't make a call at that time as I have a conflict with another meeting" is a perfectly fine response. "I can't take an hour out of my day to take the call because I'm working on other work" is ridiculous. If the associate can't juggle multiple engagements and multiple assignments they will not last long in the profession.

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^shows they aren't ready for promotion

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I've been through many a nerve wracking fire drill, so the idea of a call to talk about something else other than my client is more than welcome. Plus, I've come back after thinking about something else with a new perspective and much better resolve to work on the current client. Any other questions?

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Associates are in la la land.

I agree with OP, can't get tunnel vision just because you think what you are working on is the only thing in the world, regardless of position

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