Has consulting changed you entirely as a person or am I just aging? I was at McKinsey for 2.5 yrs and left 6 months ago. I came into McKinsey wanting a fast paced, city-oriented, big baller, high profile life and career. Now I’m seeking peace, serenity, a nature getaway location, and low stress, with my only career ambition being a baseline salary goal for the life I want to live. My ambitions to be a big CEO / investor and live the high flying city life are totally gone.

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It’s pretty normal. You feel the actual grind, see the “aspirational” lives of partners or execs who don’t have enough time for their kids or health, and simultaneously are building your own reasons not to work your life away like finding a spouse, having pets/kids, enjoying your house.

I also encourage people exiting to not overcorrect too hard, and try to find more of a “soft landing” exit.

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yeah i find a lot of moves people make can be reactionary. whenever ive wanted to quit in a very emotional state, i commit to a week of thought / reflection and realize im not ready to quit yet. i will eventually…but for the right exit / reason vs. something short-term or as a reaction to something.

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B1 gave great input. I don't know if it really changed me, but gave me a different perspective on life, career, money. I've also learned some incredible skills, understand my strengths better, and know the things I value in my working relationships for the future. I don't think I would have learned those skills, to this extent, in another job. That being said I'm close to departure after 6 yrs.

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