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No particular insight into DD. Sounds like you’re new to consulting in general? Short answer is it’s hard. Talk to your spouse a lot about expectations - they’ll carry a huge load of home responsibilities. Make a time to talk every day. FaceTime with the kids. Separate time with your SO. Don’t be distracted. Bust your ass during the week so that you can unplug and be as present as possible on the weekends. And if there is something particularly urgent you have to keep an eye on one weekend, just set the expectation
Agree with others here that you have to have a realistic expectation with your SO that Monday until Thur/Friday they will literally have to do everything at home. Another thing to consider is when you’re home on the weekends it’s all about family you won’t have time to hang out with friends unless it’s a family event or you want to test your SO patience level.
OP, my experiences have been mostly positive since having a baby ~9 months ago. Communication is key; not just with your spouse but your project teams/managers too. I haven’t had a single situation where I wasn’t able to flex travel or work remote for a week to take care of family things. At the same time, set expectations early on with your spouse - make sure it’s clear to her that even when you do get to work remote/from home, you won’t be able to be around her and baby helping out 100% of the time just because you’re home during a work day.
It’s difficult. Must draw lines. Do everything possible to shut down on the weekend. Work yourself ragged during the week to make it possible sometimes.
My wife and I have made it work so far. The opportunities it provides for our family’s lifestyle, and the fact that I love my work, has made it worthwhile.
I don’t work for Deloitte but do travel every week
Looks like is been said already but it’s really hard. Flexibility is available for days here and there, and many partners have family’s too so know what it’s like, but in general you’ll still miss out a lot on family things, and push a lot onto your partner.
I’m thinking if giving it up shortly with 2nd on the way.
Assuming you mean DD proper and not Studio, connect?
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Very valuable suggestions PwC1. I take it that you’re in this industry for a while so in your opinion how considerate would the Big4 companies be when it comes to allowing consultants to take care of personal situations? I know it depends on clients and our managers but I general, how would the projects be? Would there be WFH options available for consultants, etc.?
I have 3 young kids and am making it work. It is tough on your spouse though so they have to be as committed as you are. Definitely variable experiences depending on project but you should be able to advocate for yourself to get what you need. Its just a matter of setting expectations at home and at work. I’m in Deloitte Tech Consulting but not DD specifically