As a post MBA hire, I am trying to stick to this mindset - I might feel like the firm made a mistake hiring me, that I am not cut out for this field, that I am worthless and will never make it here.

Maybe I’ll make mistakes. I’ll not be liked. I’ll struggle. I’ll self loathe.

But no matter what, I’ll give it an honest faith effort. If it doesn’t work out, is just one job in the whole market. Consultants are not inherently more value-additive, there must be something else for me.

Thoughts?

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We all get imposter syndrome - means you’re challenging yourself and will grow from it. Just so your best and be open minded. Good luck!

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It happens to all of us. You will get there over time. I’m still an imposter

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I went through the same exact thing as a post MBA hire. Pick your network wisely.

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I didn’t do an Consulting summer internship and joining as post-MBA hire too. I’m feeling 100% the same as you

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The first step is an educated guess. Everything else that comes after is directional

Step up. Apply yourself hard. Learn and grow. It gets easier as you do this.

It takes a year to understand what the f you're doing in the consulting. Give yourself a year and then make the decision.

I’m in the same shoes, and that is my mindset as well!

Dude nobody knows anything just relax

Whatever you think you are, you’re right. Honest effort is for quitters. Go kick some ass whether that’s consulting or something else.

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