Completed a year in industry after 10 in consulting. Bored out of my mind most of the time. Not challenging at all. Fantastic WLB. Gave up a lot $, can’t decide if I want to go back to consulting.

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

Don't go back. It'll be cool and exciting for 6 months, but then you'll be reminded of all the reasons you left in the first place, only worse because then you'll know that you're working twice as hard for 25% more money.

like

Fair point. Where others see a problem, I see an opportunity so I have started raising my hand a lot more and gotten involved in a lot more initiatives outside of what my role was. Great learning and networking opportunities.

One of us. One of us

like

Part of the Ship. Part of the Crew.

like

Dont come back, find another solution for boredom.

like

I thought of doing all those things once I left but now I do house work and Netflix if I’m not working. That’s probably what I need to change

like

I actually left the client side (was there for ten years) to go consulting. My aim is to grow my career even faster then once I have kids go back to client side.

like

I mean, I don’t blame you… a year in consulting =3-5 in industry

Why did you give up a lot of money for client side because of WLB?

Partly WLB, partly just started hating everyone around me. So mostly personal health

like

How much are you making?

Less than what I would be making if I didn’t leave. My offering got several bonuses through the last hear to avoid more people leaving 😂

Related Posts

Starting a new job as a Merchandising Coordinator for a large food/sales company soon… no experience in merchandising, just customer service. Any advice???

like

Can I get into m7 with a 3.5 gpa and 3 YOE at a T2 and tech startup - not a URM or have any hooks

like

Hi Fishes, As the recession is coming. I am really worried that I switch or not. I have got an offer from Here Technologies. Can anyone please suggest what should I do? I have 1.7 YOE in Android/Java application development with some devops experience as well. The last working for TCS is mostly in the last week of December. I am new in the IT industry but have worked on upwork as a freelancer during my college.

like

Has anyone went from saas to benefit consulting? How was that transition? Was it worth it? I hear in benefits you get a book with recurring revenue.

like

For ex consultants without finance backgrounds who transitions to PE or Growth do you have any recs on podcast books to read that helped you build your PE/Investing knowledge?

likehelpful

Good consulting books? Not talking case prep but a fun read about the industry and what it takes to succeed, etc. Thank you!

like

About to start my first PM job! Any tips to be prepared and ramp up quickly? Books to read, courses to take, etc.. any tips are appreciated! Currently in ops consulting. No tech background.

like

Hi fishes, How Risk Mitigation team is in Citi?? I will be working on Global CRM financial application. How is the work here? Is there WLB ?

like

Does anyone know about Stabilix solutions? Growth opportunities and wlb?

Asked my manager whether the company sponsor for Product Owner certifications and he asked me to build/ create a case and share with him so that we can check with the higher management.

Any ideas/ guidance on how to go about it? Are there are templates for this?

like

Hi fishes, need info on wells fargo hierarchy ...what position do they offer to someone with 10+ years of experience? Do they offer business system consultant 5 or business system consultant 6 in controllership.
Any leads would be appreciated!!!

like

Trying to break into advertising, specifically copywriting.

Are there any programs, schools, or courses that I can complete online while also working full time? Thanks!

like

I am working in AS400 production support. I would like change to another domain. Any suggestions on which domain to move?

How is BNP Paribas as a company for a senior BA with yoe 6 years ? Heard a lot about good WLB , but also got to know that yearly hikes are not good enough. Are all this factor depends on your team which I will be joining ? Is it worth choosing BNP Paribas over Big4 like PwC and EY ?

like

Product Managers in the Banking and Payments world, is the below a near accurate representation of job levels/job bands in your industry?

Got offers from a bank and a payments company so trying ensure levels are comparable/similar. Job description are almost the same.

Currently a VP at a bank. Got an offer for SVP at another bank and Director for a payments company.

JPMorgan Chase Citi Bank of America American Express Visa Mastercard

Post Photo
like

How much one should ask with 9+ yrs of exp in qualys? Howz WLB?

Who are considered the top consulting firms for Executive Coaching? Thanks!

like

Is it a good time to switch jobs

like

Which is better to join Capgemini or IBM with same fixed components considering work life balance.

like

Moving to Kuala Lumpur or Seoul? I have to make this choice soon. It’s relatively early in my career so it’ll be good to hear from someone with more experience. I’m partial towards either!

like

More Posts

Hi everyone

Being a self motivating person still feeling dejected it little demotivating.

Trying from all resources including Naukri ,LinkedIn,instahyre and many more ways includeind sending mail to the recruiters.
But not getting any desired role or company . Makes me feel disheartened,feels like will have to wait a very long to get something desired.

Total ex : 6.3 yr
Skill: functional,manual,API testing .
Notice period:30 days

Your generous suggestion n comment will help .

like

Can anyone recommend a good place to get Botox in SF?

likefunny

Hi Fishes
What does designation lead rep quant analysis means.

I'm on my notice period and my current organization is fine to consider switching my profile to data analyst from testing for retention. Should I go for it or join axtria as analyst?(salary is more in axtria)

Has anyone heard of CNSI, apparently they are affiliated with TCS?

like

What are the best collaboration platforms?

like

Been busy making my garage into an actual shop. Put in 14 outlets on two circuits and added French cleats to two walls. Not done yet but a million times better than it was.

Post Photo
like

Hey hi guys ☺️
I'm having 2 years of experience in QA automation and manual testing
Working in Tech M
Can anyone please refer me.
Serving Notice period left with only 40 days.
Thanks ❤️

uplifting

I work as a worker’s compensation adjuster and I cannot seem to get the hand of loss of time. Been in the same role for a year. Any piece of advise? I have made several improvements but it feels like I’m dragging it out. Last question is how do you manage claims that you have not handle for months and you’re too scared to do anything.

like

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone please shed some light on the work culture at Autodesk India?
Do they have any extra benefits (apart from the CTC) in terms of wellness allowance, WFH set-up cost, wellness being offs or any coupons/goodies that you get.

This is for the communications department.

like

How is the medical insurance policy at HCL Technologies?

like

Does anyone getting similar mail daily :Know Your IBM January'22 - Register Now ?

Hi all, do we have atleast some say in the projects we are assigned to as a new joinee in IBM? Any reason we can give since I've been working in banking domain for 6.8yrs and want to join another? Will it be considered?

IBM

helpful

Hi,
If I get referred at
IBM, get a mail for details from the HR but do not reply as I currently don't want to switch because of some reasons, can I get referred again after say 3 months?
Asking cuz the profile blocks for an year after applying/getting referred at Accenture.
Please help with the answer.
IBM

like

IBM wants to retain me, manager told me told withdrawal the paper. But still didn't get the revised offer/promotion letter? So before withdrawal will not get yhe letter from ibm?

like

Any job portal recommended for onsite opportunities??

like

Hello guys, I am looking for a job change. I have 5 plus years of experience in vendor management, MS office , SAP, Payroll management, MIS, Data analysis, Customer management, Office admin work, Documentation. I am a immediate joiner and looking positively for your response.

like

Can anyone please refer me for Senior Informatica/IICS/Datastage developer , open to Pune/Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad location.

Total experience -7.8 years
Relevant - 6 years
Notice period - Serving (45 Days Remaining)

like

What is CBO TTH drive recruitment in TCS?

like

I tutor for cfa if anyone needs help.

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Anyone have any recommendations for home office ergonomic desk chairs?

like

When you find out your peers are compensated more even though your rating and utilization is higher :(

like

What do Principals do?

funnylike

Any good books/reads to learn aspects of Account Management / Engagement Management in context of tech consulting?

likefunny

Looking to get into Facebook privacy legal team. Have experience as a consultant at another FAANG company. Anyone willing to provide a referral or discuss further?

like

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

like

Pls or Please?

like

How do I check my utilization?

like

Best consulting firms for PE work (CDD,Value Creation)? Looking for the best firm for exit ops to PE ops eventually. Thanks!

like

Which company provides the best opportunities if your goal is to become a partner (and hopefully exit into an Executive position in industry)?

likehelpful

Where can I cancel my Delta Wifi subscription? Can’t find on the website. How diabolical

like

Do you have any book/video/whatever recommendations for how to be a good manager/lead? I'm trying to make the transition and get more responsibility

like

KPMG 🐟, how is your hierarchy (titles) and how much time does each level takes?

like

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

likefunny

Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

like

If I get laid off, I have a previous colleague that started a cybersecurity company. I would love to get involved on the business side of it. Any pointers on skills that are attractive in this realm for a startup? Would be mostly (if not all) federal defense contracting clients. I’m currently in Deloitte’s cyber risk practice but my background and passion is in accounting and finance, and business operations. Graduated in 2017 so still early career.

like

Senior manager in Accenture vs Associate director at Wipro or AVP at Genpact .. which is a better title?

like

Why are you so many people leaving Deloitte and coming to Accenture? What makes it better as Accenture people are leaving to go to Deloitte? Wondering on both sides why and what is leading to the change?

likefunny

Utilization may be my least favorite thing about Deloitte. It makes life challenging if you're stringing together a bunch of short-term, yet interesting, projects.

like

Does anyone use an under-desk treadmill and have a specific recommendation? I’ve been so frustrated with how little I walk when I have long hours and figure it might be worth the investment…

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

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

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