Any introverts at BCG? How do you deal with the constant f2f interaction 16 hours a day?

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So then you’re sitting together sapping out each other’s energy 16 hours a day every day all year? That doesn’t sound like the lifestyle of an introverted person. My big weekend plans include organising my lipsticks by color and finish in a relaxing yet methodical fashion while the simpsons played in the background. It felt recharging.

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I’m an introvert at BCG.
Spend 90% of evenings on the road by myself. It’s a non-issue.
Also 16h together is exaggerated, at client in team room from 8:30-6. Less than 10h.

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I love doing my things with the TV on....my go to show is King of queens 🤣

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This is like 80% of BCG

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You don’t talk to people all 16 hrs. You put your head down and work, and chat up you team as needed. I love the job for its content, but am pragmatic enough to realize that great content gets delivered when you can team well with other bcgers and clients, and that includes talking to them.

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Introverted? No way.

Yep. Introverted. People sap out our energy!

Realizing the necessity of it is always helpful.

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