Feeling unaccomplished and it's taking a toll on my performance and mental health. Dead end job that only imbues "soft skils" and I'm only gaining exp in an industry I'm not interested in.

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You’ve already identified the answer: change jobs where you can develop the skills you want in an industry you care about.

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You're right, thanks for pointing this out

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Consulting is definitely not a dead end job.

Just dont feel like I'm learning anything and in wasting my time

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