Over 50 in Consulting

Any male 🐟 that can share the experience of starting alpha blockers? I take it at bedtime and feel like I have a head cold in the morning. Dizzy all day too.

Weird question alert: When did your daughters start “developing?” Noticing signs in my soon to be ten year old, which is a little concerning, as my sister has huge...tracks of land. Would rather my da… more

I'm so tired of working. I just want to buy a little place in the country and live a simple life.

My observation is that it is hard for consulting partners to land the quality public or private board roles everyone naturally targets. Despite there being a significant amount of exceptional talent t… more

My regular GP doesn't take Cigna, which is my new workplace insurance, so looking for a new general practitioner in NYC. Healthy so mostly for annual physical and the occasional something minor. M… more

Is anyone changing their retirement plans based on COVID-19 realities and the future of work.

Wonder how much more of this rat race I can take and starting to think about where to retire. What places are on your list and why? I need ideas and inspiration!

My dreams of retiring in 3 years have disappeared with the stock market decline.... Unfortunately, my retirement income sitting heavily in 401K.😕 Anyone else feeling the same?

Do you use or have you used First Command Financial Planning? If so, what’s your experience with them?

Would you date a 30 year old? If so, why?

Didn't make it to a 2nd round interview for a role I'm well suited for. Seriously bummed

I will never make Partner. Am worried people only see an old, irrelevant lady now. How do you cope?

Daily Rate for Associate role in a Big 4? Looking for some guidance. Considering dropping from the Partner/MD treadmill for “expert” “grey hairs” role. What’s people’s experience and daily rate?

How do early retirees manage health insurance before Medicare eligibility? We're expecting to travel enough that a job with healthcare benefits may not be viable.

Feeling like my life is racing by being on the road 20 years, and saddens me that when I get home tonight my SO leaves on a business trip.

I’m a former McK consultant, 51, based in San Francisco. Wondering if there are low-travel/better lifestyle roles in consulting companies these days? I loved McK but couldn’t play the same role.

At what age did you exit Consulting? Do you think all the traveling has affected your health adversely?

Any thoughts on the put down, “Ok, Boomer”
??

Any one considered doing part time Consulting engagements via Services like MBO, Catalent GLG etc. Seems like a good way to stay in the game earn some extra income but do it on an Ad hock basis.

Thoughts on 52 M going for a job change to seek better leadership oppty’s and $? Any hope in MBB/Big 4/larger firms, or do I go boutique or industry? (Org Change / tech adoption, no partner delusions)

How to deal with the never ending exhaustion? Started consulting at the age of 33, and 20 years later chronically tired and impacting my motivation/drive both professionally and personally. Help!

I’m 52M and looking at divorce with a kid heading to college and one still high school. I agreed to pay for both kids’ college and live a like a pauper for the next 7 years. Any advice?

Where do you over 50 ladies shop for work clothes? Need a bit if a wardrobe refresh and looking for ideas.

Anyone experience ageism of late?

How many of you have had to curse out our Millennial/Gen-Y friends about calling us old and inept. 

53 here and thinking about the future - looking at a major decision point at 60 and then seeing where I am at that point. Opinions and plans on transitioning to “the next phase”?

53 and tired of all the travel.