Are you happy right now with your job in consulting? Why or why not?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

No. I miss technical work, I hate being a M, having to deal with all this bureaucratic BS (invoicing, billing, etc) rather than actually applying my brain.

I also *loathe* being off the road—things were far better prior to March 2020.

Oh, and I live 7 hours from my family and friends because… reasons? Because I’m “based” here? Because big daddy Firm says so. And I’m tired of the damn driving, to come back to this faraway city and WFH, and my growing workload is getting in the way of getting to my family when needed.

like

I’m considering it. I started “behind the curtain” in enablement, doing innovative stuff, then switched into client service when my practice went through a reorg where those roles were moved to IT and out of the business. Now I’m considering going back behind the curtain where I can innovate again without the pressures of utilization etc. I’m not interested in SM/partner promo down the line anyway

No. I do great work and work hard as hell but I’m still struggling to build up a savings. Things aren’t adding up salary wise

Related Posts

I will be starting in the new year at Deloitte with the Customer and Marketing practice. I am wondering if I should get a separate work phone. Wanted to check with you folks as to if it makes sense to keep work and personal phones separate or just port my personal phone to the Deloitte plan. Thoughts? TIA

like

Anyone know the salary range for sr paid search specialist at Grainger?

Does anyone have experience interviewing with Playstation for a non-developer, non software engineer role? I’m in the final stages of a Product Management aligned role and I am trying to best prepare myself. The recruiter has been really great, informative, and supportive so far.

like

At work do you ever describe who you’re dating without using gender specific pronouns just to avoid finding out if a co-worker is going to act weird about it? Lol

like

This group is for providing a unique platform for utilization of opportunities and delivering quality results in political consulting. It will also act as a go-to go network for all types of Political Campaigning & allied activities.
Plz, invite your connections...

like

What are some really fun government jobs?
(Assume no barrier of entry)

like

Salam. Has anyone suffered with depression or had a family member with depression? I just discovered a close family member has it and I’m heartbroken and speechless

like

I graduated in 2016, did a state court clerkship, and then was hired as a hearing officer. I’m looking to apply for an attorney advisor position but wonder if my lack of ‘traditional’ legal work will harm my chances. Thoughts?

I am a Payment Posting Coordinator. I am thinking about leaving Healthcare all together. I feel like I have reached my maximum earning potential. I have worked as a Front Desk Rep and in Insurance Verification. I'm at a stand still. I'm currently earning $21 an hour. Has anyone had any experience as a Loan Officer? I'm leaning in that direction.

likehelpful

Looking to build my certifications list after 9 years as a physical channel project manager in the FI space. What certifications and from where do you recommend? PMP? CSM? SixSigma? Agile?

like

How much do you help your children? I have two, one 27 and one 23. Paid for their college which is pretty standard. One wants a newer car and I hate the idea of the bank taking money for interest. Thinking of loaning them the money instead. A little jump start. Gainfully employed kids I will add. Thoughts ?

like

How do you ask the employer to remove the exclusivity clause from the employment contract?

Realtors who work in big cities: have you ever considered working with listings in the Midwest? Or do you prefer the challenge of a ruthless market but that can bring greater benefits?

like

Where is the HCL office in Mumbai? Can anyone tell whats the process on onboarding/joining day?

like

How much of a bump does one typically get moving to industry? Senior to manager levels in particular?

like

Is is just me or it seems that all M&A and contracts in general will be dead by the end of the month? However unclear MAE clauses seem to be, this seems to be one? Cont’d...

like

Has anyone ever had kids create their own Kahoot game? I’m looking to try it with my 8th graders. Let me know the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Give me all of the information

like

Posting on behalf of relative-
Looking for opportunities in Manual testing/ QA / Business Analyst profile. YOE 3.

Just moved from NY to Chicago and I’m looking for an aesthetician to do my facials - I can’t find any places that use the products I would expect (e.g. Valmont, Biologique Recherche, MBR) - any recs?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

How does severance typically work when you get fired? Is it a lump sum?

like
like

PwC 🐠 - average salary for senior associate in Risk Assurance based in NYC? Want to know what to ask for so I don't high/lowball myself

like

After missing my connecting flight, I checked in to the airport Westin and got upgraded to a 'Tarmac view' room because of my status. Not sure which of these details is most depressing

like

Looks like their may genuinely be a DHS ban on electronics (other than phones) on board planes coming soon. If so, I understand and respect the decision,though it will have a massive opportunity cost

like

White shirts Mon-Thu: boring or smart? No need to worry about ABAB / ABCA / ABCD...

likesmart

Best consulting firms in Houston?
Looking for new opps

like

Have a date coming over tonight but just got hit with an urgent deck fix request - shouldn't take long but worried that date will be bothered to wait around the apartment while I fix it up? But I'm also thinking it might be impressive to her to see that I'm working with a high-value client and high $ figures. Wanted to see what ya'lls take on this was... wish me luck!

funnylike

Best tech strategy/consulting firm and why? I’ve heard Accenture and Deloitte top the list for larger firms.

like

IWD, because a guy on my team said to me "you get paid less because you get free money during your maternity leave" in the team room. And no one disagreed with him. Because I'm the only woman here.

like

What are the best consulting firms for someone that’s looking to work in the aviation industry? Can be big consulting firms with strong presence in aviation or boutique firms. Preferably commercial strategy type of projects. US based. Thank you!

like

Do you believe work life balance can work in strategy and consulting? I personally do not...

like

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

like

Hi all, I am looking for feedback/advice on if I am approaching investing right? I know it may seem like I have an idea but I am self-doubting and would appreciate any pivots/advice.

Savings: $14k

Emergency Fund Saved: $12k (on top of 14k in savings)

Stock Portfolio Worth: $70k (Only $5k in ETF, rest in various Stocks)

401k: $12k (I have only been working for 1.5 years out of college

Debt: Thankfully none

Majority of my portfolio is Apple, Microsoft, and about 15 other stocks...continued

like

Going to New Orleans this New Years! Have our first anniversary. Tips on what to do? Where to eat?

like

Question, if you get fired or laid off within the sign on bonus repayment period (normally 2 years) do you have to pay it back? Or would you only have to pay it back if you leave voluntarily?

like

Can I update my LinkedIn to “Almost Partner” now that I’m an SM?

funnylikeupliftingsmart

Is there a souped up excel I need to know about. I'm dealing w very large files and it takes forever to do anything.

like

Wow I thought Oliver Wyman did only FS, turns out they cover pretty much all industries / functions. Is it true?

like

Any idea of Deloitte's policy for booking AirBnB instead of a hotel room?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal