[EDIT - thanks to the spy who informed us that Melissa no longer works at Minter Ellison, having moved first to Deacons (working in Construction underneath partner Keith Redenbach), before taking an inhouse role at Stockland. If her employment history is any indication, perhaps Melissa would make a better fist of "speed-dating" rather than internet-dating. Mel, ditch Oasis Active and click this link. Again, best of luck]
[EDIT # 2 - Melissa, a few Firm Spy team members have just checked your photo again (available here), and we think you are projecting an entirely decent image (in contrast to what that date-wanker suggested). Are you seriously struggling on the dating scene? If so, then we're here to help. If you think Melissa is a catch, send us your details either by email (news@firmspy.com) or simply say so in the comments below. Melissa, we eagerly await direct correspondence from you.]
We found the following quotes from Minter Ellison lawyer (and apparent serial dater) Melissa Hammett, reported by News.com.au in an article profiling online-dating, to be excellent material for a Tuesday:
[online dating is akin to a] a marketing war. Melissa Hammett, a lawyer from Sydney, discovered this when a date broke the news to her one night.
“During our date, I was trying to tell him about myself and my personality - just trying to be genuine - when he suddenly told me that I really needed to start focusing more on how I sell myself. He didn’t think I was selling myself properly and needed to look at the image I was projecting. Well, you can’t imagine Mr Darcy ever saying that to Elizabeth,” Melissa said, referring to the main characters in Jane Austen’s classic love tale Pride and Prejudice.
“What happens is that you go out on more dates, but less frequently with people you’re genuinely attracted to. First dates used to really mean something – there was a real connection – whereas now, they’re more like a job interview.” The best romances are when you’re with a guy who’s exactly like a friend, but who you want to be with romantically.”
Hmmm … if we’re reading this right, Melissa Hammett’s job interview with Minter Ellison was like some kind of date. Was there any… heading upstairs for a coffee?
Good luck to Melissa at this year’s Christmas party merry-go-round. Who knows, there might be a:
- fat, arrogant lawyer;
- a bloke who fancies himself as a CLEO Bachelor of the Year; or
- a bestiality-loving colleague
…who you’re “genuinely attracted to”.
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For what it is worth… she no longer works at Minter Ellison.
Hence why they use the word “former” in the subject heading. Typical Minters lawyer – speaks without thinking. No wonder the ratio of lawyers to partners is so high over there, most of you are useless!
Junior
You seem to have missed that the “former” was inserted into the subject heading after the intial comment. Along with the EDIT in the body of the post which says “thanks to the spy who informed us that Melissa no longer works at Minter Ellison”.
Looks like “typical Minters lawyers” aren’t the only ones to speak without thinking. Or maybe you are full of it and just need a hug. I hope your day gets better.