Young Consultants

All this talk about tariffs and potential for recession makes me feel a little uncomfortable about the future. I’m not too worried but don’t feel as confident. Do you feel like tariff announcements af… more

I’d really love to volunteer more and have thought about a few ideas for a side hustle, but feel like time is such a constraint, especially with travel. With all the craziness of work, do you have tim… more

Where's the coolest place you've travelled for work? I know someone who went to Puerto Rico once a month for client visits...living the dream lol

What are your thoughts on team rooms at the client? Love the connection with coworkers or hate the close quarters and distractions? I so much prefer when clients have cubes for us to have an actual mo… more

What work bag do you like / use for travel? Mine is starting to fall apart so looking for a replacement!

How do you manage anxiety at work? I do pretty good most of the time but when it’s crunch time with short deadlines and working very long days with a lot going on I get so anxious that sometimes it’s … more

How do you explain consulting to people? I still go with "solving hard problems for companies" but my family still has no idea what I do lol

How do you plan your PTO? I’m coming up on the accrual limit and need to use some. I usually do a bunch of Friday’s off in the summer but am debating 1/2 weeks or even a full week if I can swing it si… more

Even after I log off for the day I feel like I can’t disconnect and constantly check my email and IMs on my phone. Do you actually log off and enjoy your evening? Do you ever feel guilty doing so?

How much stress do y’all feel at work? Do you think the job is worth it? Struggling with a lot of stress at the moment and honestly not sure if the job justifies it

I feel like I’m in a rut at work. I don’t really feel passion for the work itself and a little burned out, especially amid stagnating real wages. My personal life is going great but work kind of drags… more

This can feel like such a competitive industry where people can get pretty cutthroat among peers. Do you look at relationships with peers and you vs. them or more as a partnership where you can help e… more

I've had a horrible 2 month project. Performed poorly and it defo painted me in a bad light with my team. Namely my SM who put in 30min to basically rip me a new one in corporate terms.

A lot of it upon refle… more

For people who have successfully pivoted from consulting to something else, how long did the process take? I’ve heard anywhere from 1-6 months depending on role / company so am trying to get a better … more

I’m feeling like I need a refresh in my work wardrobe. What are your favorite brands for men’s business casual? Other than some button ups and a bunch of lululemon pants, most of my work clothes are f… more

Does anyone else actually work the weekends? I’ve heard of some firms that do but honestly don’t know if it’s a myth or not lol

How much of a pay bump do you expect to receive when leaving consulting? I’ve known some get a 30-50% bump (usually at lower levels) but feel like anything less than 10-20% doesn’t make the years of s… more

Outside of a HYSA, what things do you do to manage your $$? I know HYSA and 401k are the basic ones, but starting to think beyond them and trying to get a sense for what's common / recommended!

Does anyone else here use trash TV to unwind after a long day? I used to hate that stuff but lately got in to Love is Blind and it’s been a great way to destress!

How much do you use/post on LinkedIn? I always feel so hesitant to post anything to avoid anything that might damage my brand or just be cringe content.

How many hours are y’all averaging in a normal week? For me it varies from 50-75

What’s your Sunday night routine to get ready for a busy week? I always like a workout before dinner and just chill with the family, knock a few things off my personal to do list, and go to bed early.… more

For people who are thinking of pivoting / have pivoted, any good tools you used to optimize your resume and job hunt process? I did some initial looking and there are SO many AI tools, I'm honestl… more

What do you think the hardest part of this job is? For me I think it’s lack of sustainability and control over my schedule

How do you handle when things are temporarily slow at work? Do you enjoy it or try to drum up more work? Being slow or not busy just feels wrong to me and I always end up worry about not having enough… more

What do y'all do when you need to lock in at work? I feel like I have a very busy week coming up, and I often feel like I don't do things as quickly as I should / could. My normal strategy is … more

Are y'all finding that WFO is becoming more common? How about client travel? I just finished 5 months of remote only work, and am now going back to the office / maybe client sites, and am struggli… more

It's Wednesday and I already feel like I need a break....any other consultants who struggle with work life balance / getting through the week? Consulting has taught me a lot, but at the same time … more

Any other chronic imposter syndrome sufferers here? Any tips you’ve used to overcome it? It kind of comes and goes and sometimes I manage it well but sometimes it really takes over and shakes my confi… more

How often do you have skip levels with your leaders? Not just interactions in the work but actual 1-1 discussions? I’ve been doing these more and find them so helpful for my development and knowing wh… more

I’ve worked at couple companies in strategy or management consulting and honestly don’t think there’s that big of a difference between most of the big firms, even in how clients perceive them (to a po… more

Anyone still working fully remote in consulting, or is hybrid/traveling the standard again? I’ve found that remote days are way more productive but those opportunities are getting less common as face … more

Honestly, most times when I take a short duration PTO I end up working just as many hours the day or two before that I question if it’s even worth it. Has anyone cracked the code for letting things go… more

After moving to an internal consultant role that really doesn’t travel, I kind of miss travel. I like having the consistency, sleeping in my own bed, and weeknight activities but miss the act of trave… more

How do you approach finding a gym in your travel city? So many places have difficult cancellation policies/high initiation fees and it ends up being very expensive when you may only go a few times bef… more

I’m getting part of my bonus this week and trying to decide whether to invest all at once despite the market volatility or dollar cost average over time. I’m planning to keep half in money market for … more

Explaining what I do for work as a Strategy Consultsnt at family functions is often difficult. Some people get it and some people are so confused what I actually do. How do you explain it to people?

What are your thoughts on making partner one day? The more I stick around the less interested I am in committing to that some day.

Do you ever freeze up when public speaking? I’m usually pretty good but totally did today in front of some senior leaders. How do you avoid it?