And my assistant, thinking all this is somehow symbolic of great moves on our (firm) part, asked me for a 20% raise. I had to be frank and said "We're fucking sinking, and you have a job in six months, I'll get us raises, but this promo is a desperation move."

Afraid most of my peeps just don't get how brutal an American firm can be when the targets are not met. I'm working at exceeding by 100%, maybe will get 30% and will look good. Just meeting means we're history. Undershoot like the last dude, well, breadline for me.

and people wonder why I am not all excited about this move. All the shit, none of the fun.