Over 40 in Consulting

Own consulting form- Anyone here have quit their job and started their own consulting company and doing good. Would be good to get some referral.

I used to try to appear younger for job interviews, but I'm tired of that. Has anyone in our age group (over 40/50/etc.) had success in job interviews by simply being themselves? This includes roc… more

Been on the bench for 3 months and prospects of a new project are not looking great, so mentally preparing for the dreaded “connect” call in about a month. Already started the job search but it seems … more

Reading about the H1B debate, it will be a disaster for the country to scrap it. We are extracting ready, top talent from other countries, without spending any money on their education. It is like the US se… more

How long after divorce did you start dating again? It’s been 4 months for me and I would like to date, but also not totally sure I’m ready.

Seeking input - should I have a beard during a job search?

Over 40 M and recently single. Man, it's a struggle out here. Any pointers for help?

As the holidays approach, I'm torn between taking PTO to spend time with family and friends and the nagging feeling that I need to be at work to wrap up year-end projects. It seems like there'… more

I’m 47, in Boston, specialize in IT consulting, and make $175k. Given the high cost of living here, should I be negotiating harder?

It seems like I've encountered the 'grey ceiling' at work—while younger colleagues are rapidly moving up the ranks, I feel stuck despite my extensive experience. Just last quarter, two you… more

Hot take—remote work is making consultants lazier. Agree or disagree? I’ve noticed a drop in the hustle and it worries me for our industry's future.

How happy is everyone here? Where do we go from here? What motivates us?

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After a late start into consulting, a switch to a better firm and another 2 years as SC I found out I’ll be promoted to M. Finally.
Just sharing the happy but exhausted news🩵

If interested in transitioning from HR to a client-facing Tech Project Management role-which certification would you recommend starting with? If aiming for a Tech-PMP, should the focus be on a specifi… more

I miss the tradition of pulling out the VHS of family videos on holidays.

Now there's too many videos - no longer the one video tape that was the family cannon.

At the ripe age of 40-45, if you had £500k or $500k in the bank, would you;
1. Continue to work in consulting/tech?
2. Consider even more riskier roles/finance?
3. Stop working all together?
4. Act smug, buy a Lamborghini,… more

The quality of everything has diminished. I am in my mid 40s. The two greatest decades were the 80s/90s.

Goddamn we suck. “Make America Reset Again”

I’m over consulting and know what my next act (relatively low income but high fulfillment job) will be. It will take a few years of night school to get there or I could quit now and shave a year off t… more

As an experienced hire at manager level in my 40s coming from ED level, was advised during the recruiting process that with my level of experience it would not be a stretch to make partner. Seems not… more

I went to a comedy show this weekend, it appears, based on crowd engagement, that it’s commonplace for bosses and juniors to have “relations” I’m a bit shocked. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had a lot of “… more

Side Hustle 🐠

I know this has been asked a million times so I will put a little twist to it. What are the best side hustles for high earners? I am well into my 40s and my job/career pays well (laid off at the moment).
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Does it get harder or easier after 50 in a senior consulting role? I am sprinting and really questioning things.

I’m doing a pro bono career coaching mastermind to close out the year. Let me know if you’re interested.

Anyone been in the situation of just starting a new job and having a much more compelling offer come in? How did you tell the new place?

Question for M fish. How easy is it for you to connect and have a conversation with your parents?

I especially struggle with my mom. They live in a different country and I just can't relate to any of the topi… more

New to consulting. What’s the difference between sales and revenue in our environment?

Any AI tools to help with resume build

It’s time to refresh my wardrobe, where do you guys buy your shirts? I do slim fit and mostly stick to two solid colors.

Appreciate your input. In the past I went to CT. But their shirts are looking al… more

Any good side hustles or businesses for us old folks? I don’t do real estate but dabble in safe options trading.

I also have passed the CPA exams but never used it. I know a ton about personal finance, wealth bui… more

How much job history do you put on LinkedIn? Googling would seem to suggest the standard advice is deleting everything older than 10-15 years (I have 27+ years in Consulting). Also, have you removed… more

Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 PM ET (virtual; free) - The Bergen Chapter of The Financial Executives Networking Group presents “Networking During the Holidays”.

Marty Latman will discuss why this time of year is the be… more