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Okay, what's the task that exhausts you most, even if it's not technically difficult? For me, it's explaining basic DEI concepts to clients who should know better.

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Who here is hitting over $150k/yr? What did your career path look like to get there?

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Any Black consultants out there CRUSHING the solo game? Need some inspiration that this is not just a struggle, but can lead to thriving on my own terms.

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Why do recruiters ghost? Had an AMAZING final interview. They hinted an offer was coming soon. Then...nothing. Weeks of silence. Feels worse getting ghosted AFTER positive signs, right?

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OK I know I am WAY late 🙈 but just binged Abbott Elementary on my flight- it's pretty good - basically the black Office but better IMO

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What companies or organizations did some of you move to where you have wlb and feel supported? Where are you thriving?

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Client said my presentation style was "a bit harsh". Is that genuine feedback about my tone, or is it colored by how they perceive a Black woman speaking up? Do I even try to untangle those … more

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Any Deloitte folks here? I'm really having a hard time and hoping to find people to connect with.

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Be honest, do you feel like you work at an inclusive firm, or is it all talk?

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Has anyone ever tried to find out your coworkers salaries to see if there's really a pay gap? If so, how'd you go about it?

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Hotel shampoo? A hard NO for my natural curls. But packing all my products adds suitcase weight when flights are already tight. Any travel-size holy grails that won't get TSA flagged?

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They preach about diverse teams tackling tough problems. But I'm constantly put on shaky accounts, like my Blackness is supposed to magically fix systemic issues. Is that a twisted kind of tokenis… more

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Your company hiring ??

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Confession: I play the game but I’m getting tired

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Anybody going to NSBE?

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can i just say as a non wig girl that started wearing her first wig two weeks ago it makes life SO much simpler working from home. I don’t have to worry about doing my hair and can just put the wig on… more

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Im really enjoying the new breakfast club trio. Sorry but Angela Yee was SO boring. Jess as the 3rd host on the BF club is a win. She is hilarious. What was Angela's original appeal for getting th… more

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Should I pack my bags? This company has had me staffed on projects in another practice for two years straight now. I've tried an tried to get on consistent work within my own practice, now its pro… more

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Just got assigned to the project everyone knows is doomed to fail. The client's unreasonable, the timeline's a joke. Plus, I'm the only Black face on the team… starting to feel like a sacr… more

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Upgraded to first class on this flight...feels a tiny bit like a win after weeks of delays and tiny economy seats. My treat at the lounge is always the same: double espresso, extra shot. It's my p… more

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My box braids are a lifesaver on the road, but they're starting to get fuzzy at the root. Client presentation in 2 days, and finding a new salon in this town feels impossible. Do I rock the messy … more

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Just a reminder that your coworkers are not your friends

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Got client feedback saying I seemed "too passionate" in a meeting. Same intensity from a white dude would be called "leadership". How do you walk the line between assertive and &q… more

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Sick of hitting the ceiling in firms. Starting my consultancy isn't just about money, it's about controlling my narrative and the kind of clients I serve. Anyone else make this leap?

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Hi I’m a black male in the US. Most of my coworkers are Indian except for a few in Europe. My issue is my manager doesn’t like me and idk if it’s cultural or not but it feels like it tbh. For example … more

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How do you work up the guts to have the money talk with your team members? I want to know if I'm being lowballed compared to them and I think it's a good thing to know but I'm terrified of… more

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What do you do if you're struggling with your mental health at work? Senior partners talk a big game about wellness initiatives, but they were raised in the "suck it up" era. Can't i… more

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My new client request that we only give yes or no responses. This is going to be wild

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Any one in this forum that has a background as a doctor, nurse, PA or pharmacist? I’ve been trying to pivot into healthcare or life sciences consulting but have had no success so far.

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Okay, real talk. Zero Black partners at my firm. I need someone to look to and be like, "THEY made it, so can I". Where do I even start looking outside the company?

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Ever have a client drop the professional mask and just start venting about "woke" stuff? How did you keep your cool in those moments? Did you challenge them?

New to consulting. The code-switching is overwhelming. Does it get automatic, or am I always gonna feel like I'm putting on an act to be 'acceptable'?

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