Laziness

Another example of someone who is off-balance... I think O's prediction is dead on.

Laziness: "D partner has announced he's leaving the firm. Rather than pull the stealthy Captain Ramius defection - stealing in the dead of night to the detested white shoe competitor down the street, dragging a slew of boxes, his entire client list and a few loyal associates safely lassoed behind him - D diplomatically conveyed his departure as a transition out of bigfirm life entirely. He allegedly plans to continue his practice at a tiny firm ten minutes from his house in the suburbs, and will happily turn his current caseload over to the remaining partners, all of whom are likely salivating over division of the spoils. I heard the news through the gossip chain, he's out of here for good in two weeks, which explains his conspicuous prancing through the halls on winged sandals the past few days, a beatific smile laminated across his face. 'Hey O, I was just coming by to talk to you.'I turn from my coffee expedition to find S, an older associate, trailing me in the hall. Thick-necked and stocky, with curly brown hair succumbing to a mercilessly receding hairline, S has made no secret of his lust for partnership. He's smart, mildly personable, and meticulous to the point of near-mania - the perfect set of ingredients to place before a partner committee. 'Hi S. What can I do for you?' I usher him into my office and half-close the door. S only speaks to me w"