Pick a better question than, “Can I pick your brain?”
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Fewer businesses are expecting growth near term. Are generators a good option with more rolling blackouts happening on the West Coast? "Can I pick your brain?" might not be the best question to ask a boss.
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Victoria Craig
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Daniel Shin
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