Firm (boutique ) just announced a firm-wide reduction to 3 days a week (it was either that or massive layoffs). I’m very scared about the future, I love consulting very much and can’t imagine exiting, any suggestions on:

1. What to do with the extra time
2. How to find a consulting gig in the current times
3. Anyone willing to chat for career advice

Thank you all 🐠🐟 for being such a supportive community

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1. Job search
2. Idk try referrals
3. Sure

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D1 your so helpful man 😂

What level are you at and what’s your background / specialty? Feel free to DM me

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I was laid off from one of the big firms recently. We can blame it on Covid. When the economy comes back (and assuming they’ll be a need for your consulting expertise) can get another gig. For me, I’m applying to my industry and focusing on developing my niche with more hard skills.

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Sorry to hear SC2 and thanks for the positive note! I do want to find something two three goals to work on on the side, any suggestions?

With a healthcare background, I'd learn a skill like aws or salesforce and start getting certified asap. Healthcare is so hot right now

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What industry do you work in and what’s your specialty?

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Get some cloud skills. Look at all of the cloud stocks - they are revenue generating monsters and are always high in demand.

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