Backpacks - for students, not consultants...

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My back hurts enough as it is. I look like fire and I could care less if the back pack detracts from that. My work and presence speaks for itself. It also depends on the type of client and relationship you have with them.

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Don't bring a Jansport, bring something professional. But like others mentioned, your work should speak for itself. If 75% of the time what you're getting paid for is your briefcase, your client should fire you as they're getting no value.

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Lol. Do a better job and I guarantee your client won't give a shit if you wear a backpack.

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Says you? Sorry. You're not a real authority on the matter. When we have to carry two laptops I think it's justified to have a backpack.

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I use backpack too! It's about comfort

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Backpacks reduce credibility. You're at the client to advise, not bring the universal sign of going to school (or learning). 75% of a consultants job is perception.

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K1 75% really? I think you're nuts

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Dear god. None of my clients bat an eye. Some of them bring backpacks too.

Can't believe this is the 100th time this topic comes up on FB... it should be banned along with CSR posts.

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But you do you, booboo.

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No troll stars for you.

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Don't over inflate yourself OP. Highly depends what industry as well. I work at a utilities client and I can assure you they don't give a shit.

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Jansport over here. Couldn't care less.

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I love backpacks

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Trendy backpack > plain tumi over the shoulder bag

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Surprised not more people jumped on to support OP. A few months ago, I was certain a consultant wearing a backpack would get shot.

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All seriousness though, backpacks do cloud client judgement. Once you start delivering and show your worthiness it doesn't matter but honestly how many clients do not judge consultants based on first impressions?

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Have you ever heard of blending in as well? Not always good to distinguish yourself from the rest of the employees

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I mean why not walk in with basketball shorts as well? Why wear a suit?

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I need a backpack to carry all the laptops and stuff I need

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