Ex-Consultants

Ex-McKinsey EM, week 1 as a Director at a SaaS company.
My hiring manager was let go before I started, my projects got absorbed by a peer who won't hand them off, the SVP is hands off, and a new VP joins… more

Assuming responsibility for a global firm's tax function, with an emphasis on centralizing operations and streamlining processes across four distinct business units, what is the most effective str… more

Does anybody have a Hyatt Guest of Honor they’d be willing to spare? I’m surprising my partner with a trip and would love to add to the surprise :)

Shot in the dark.... What might be reasonable comp ranges for exit roles for MBB early tenure EM in Kuala Lumpur?

Thanks to whoever mentioned Slidepanda here a couple weeks back. I’ve been using it to improve my slides visually and it’s actually pretty decent

Finally found an AI slide generator tool that brings me back to consulting days. Most tools are pretty startupy vibe but I’veen able to get somewhat decent corporate style outputs from SlidePanda. Any… more

I was OC’d back in 2023 making 103,000/yr now I’ve just took an offer for 25/hr. Has anyone fell this hard and have a map to get out if what feels like hell?

How long does DoorDash give you after extending an offer to accept or deny?

Currently in top tier Strategy Consulting firm in London - heavy focus on Industrials/Chemicals M&A with major PE/Corporate clients. Not actively looking, but considering lateral to IB Industrials… more

2 years out of the big 4, WFH as a product mgr. Prior was primarily wfh and traveling to client as needed in consulting.

Huge WFH advocate/champion, believe firmly in empowering people with their flexibility to d… more

I’m considering moving to London for 2 years (from US), has anyone moved here to another country after exiting consulting? What was your experience like?

Do folks feel fulfilled after exiting to corporate? I left consulting for a corporate role that on paper sounds great. Good hours, lower pressure, and good comp. But I feel so unfulfilled. Not to say … more

I'm a top 10 mba with mgmt consulting and operator experience working to engineer a credible re-entry into a $120-180k role after a non linear stretch.

Not looking for resume polish or early career coaching. I… more

Was counseled out of consulting a few months ago, before promo and right about when I was about to hit the 2 year mark. Job market has been brutal and haven't been able to land a job in months. An… more

Has anyone successfully left and replaced their salary with freelance or contract consulting work? If so, what type of work and how many hours a week? Any tips or insights are greatly appreciated!

What's everyone's take on leaving consulting after ~1.5yr? I quit about a month ago and felt pretty liberated then. Thought it shouldn't be that hard to land the next one, but I'm not gettin… more

Just left McKinsey and realised slides are much harder to make without Think-Cell and other McKinsey plugins and shortcuts.
Has anyone any good plugins (whether free or not) they would recommend to boo… more

Leaving consulting soon to start my training towards becoming a commercial pilot. Never too late to follow your passions.

What Did U End Up Doing After Leaving Consultant Work?

Has anyone exited consulting to go into entertainment?

Is there anyone here currently working at Visa, particularly in the consulting practice within VCA? I'm in the middle of the interview process and would like to connect to hear more about your exp… more

Fluency in buzzwords from my consulting experience helped me land an awesome new job in the public sector. While I am qualified and can absolutely do the job, I’m struggling with imposter syndrome. An… more

Anybody made the jump from Deloitte to Capital One as a manager or senior manager? Thoughts, reflections, advice?

Been a month since I took a pay cut to leave consulting for better wlb and benefits at a public sector job as a director. Now dealing with an unqualified micromanager with unrealistic expectations and… more

Anyone who made the jump from consulting to PE / IB willing to share some advice? Hoping to make this move and would appreciate any tips, thank you!

Hey fishes,

A friend just offered me a founding position in a startup. Funding and etc for the startup is almost secured, sales and marketing seems strong. I dont think i can ask for a better start to entrepreneu… more

Have you ever used a career coach? Would you recommend using one if you are at a bit of a crossroads of “what next?” I want to open my mind to options I may not have thought of that use my strengths. Who would y… more

This market is bad, and I have been so burned out for so long on a bad engagement that I’ve lost sight of what I want and where to go. I have three questions.
1. How did you find your direction and niche for your … more

Any exits post consulting that involve international travel? Particularly for junior roles

Are there open roles in project management? I have been looking but its been tough in this market.

Hello we are looking for freelance consultants ex MBB and T1 companies based. If you are interested, please DM

Is the corporate AMEX actually tied to our personal credit report? I recently left the firm and have some disputes with items Deloitte wants me to pay out of pocket for, its unclear to me if AMEX will… more

Ladies would test out different purse and shoes brands at Nordstrom?
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Looking to transition from consulting to an in-house strategy role in Toronto. Not picky about industry but ideally tech, CPG, or energy. Anyone successfully done this? I’d appreciate some tips.

Looking to Transition into Consulting – Advice Appreciated!

Law degree (top UK school), started in Corporate Law, now in finance in London. Strong comp, but lacks creativity. Founded multiple businesses (some succ… more

Lovely people! who wants to become faster at Excel with shortcuts? I launched an excel add-in that flashes the keyboard shortcut of the action you do with your mouse so that you learn the shortcuts as you work on… more

Can you still get into top MBA programs if I exit MBB and look for something else? I’m worried I lost my chance by not going when the firm sponsored it. Market isn’t looking too hot and may get pushed… more