Anyone else feel like consulting turns into lifestyle not just a job. My therapist said every sentence I talk about is about Deloitte and she even knows how utilization and expenses work, cause I talk about it so much. Every friend I hang out with is a friend from Deloitte. The line between personal and work are blurred because you spend so much time at work.

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I wish you the best. Life is way too short to be this integrated with work.

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Vast majority of people can't and should not do this career their entire life.

I've been in the room with three of my grandparents and an aunt when they died. In each case they were surrounded by family, and not a single coworker. What's really important?

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KPMG1, your presence in a room seems lethal.

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Find a hobby lol I don’t have this issue at all

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I mean I have hobbies, I have life outside of work but it's like if you spend 50-60 hours working, you hang out with people from work, your coworkers become your close friends. Then the lines become blurred.

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When I was at Deloitte it took over my life. Not in a good way. It got a lot better when I left.

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I have been sooooo much happier overall since leaving consulting. Every aspect of my life

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Your personality and personal interests have temporarily died. You need to go on a LONG vacation and find yourself again. Learn how to balance work and prioritize your personal needs and wants. Tbh you shouldn’t be telling people about DTE, why would you? Do you think anyone cares?

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I mean my therapist I tell about DTE cause I keep forgetting to submit my time sheet cause of my adhd.

Well now that your therapist understands Deloitte as well as Utilization and expenses, have you considered referring them for a job at Deloitte?

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On the flip side, some of my best friends are from work. Balance is tricky but agree we should maintain strong relationships outside of work as well. Cultivate both.

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