Hey all,
I'm keen to gather opinions here. I'm fairly new to Consulting - 2nd career!
I've really struggled to find my feet as I think the world of consulting isn't set up for poc (and women) (unless you're in a tech role and able to avoid the b*llsh!t) ...
I could be totally wrong, and this could be a function of the company I work for.
Please share your thoughts and experience here.

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Tell us more. What challenges are you facing in your role? Initially, I found it disheartening how people talked to me in a condescending manner. However, over time, I have learned to approach such situations with a bit more tact versus saying it like it is, which has helped me a great deal.

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