How do you explain your job to people. Was at a wedding and failed multiple times

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Oh what do I do? Well there are these little shapes that I move around on a program called PowerPoint...

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😂😂😂😂 I can relate after 4 years in consulting my mom just started telling people I travel for a living

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I hate doctors for ppt. We sound stuck up and pretentious as it is... calling ourselves doctors for anything isn't going to help.
Just whatever you say, sound grateful. As much as we bitch, we have a neat job and get the opportunity to work with different organizations on problems or opportunities, with which they would have trouble succeeding on their own.

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Doctors for PowerPoint

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Companies pay me millions to make them billions.

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Me: "I work with computers" Older people: "oooooh, those are such a big deal now. Good for you kiddo"

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Doctors for powerpoint (with or without Borders)

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My grandma tells her friends, "oh she is a high-priced problem solver. She makes businesses better every day. She likes to work with technology companies the most."

It seems to fit.

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It's confidential. 😂

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Bitches for senior management in a company

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"my firm is hired by companies to solve their business problems"

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"What do you do?" "I'm a consultant" "what do you consult?" "I help companies run better"

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"Business Doctor"

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Just don't say the word "doctor" and you'll be fine. I think your mistake is thinking we all do the same thing

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Glorified PPT creator

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Someone needs to work on their elevator speech! :). I usually use P3s response and they understand.

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A2 - it's "artiste", said with a slight French accent and nose towards the ceiling, eyes looking down at person

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I'm in risk/reg and say that I "Help banks make sure 2008 doesn't happen again" only people who have informed opinions on the financial crisis tend to continue the conversation after that; everyone else just thinks I do good work 😂

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I was working for a beverage alcohol client once, and my daughter said I consulted them to drink less.

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I stand in between the technical people and the non technical people and make sure each side actually listens to and understands the other, much like an interpreter.

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Hello everyone,

I got an offer from
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My family tradition is for everyone to go into law enforcement as a cop. I hate this path for myself and want to choose differently. Do you think my family would be okay with this? My parents tend to be super strict.

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What part of your role/daily tasks would you automate if the tech existed?

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*meets every single job posting requirement*

"Upon review of your application, we regret to inform you that we are unable to move forward"

*meets 1/3 of the job requirements for a different company*

"Hi, I am a recruiter at xxxxx and I would love to set up some time to chat! " 🙃

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Trying to leave Deloitte - came from Accenture (regret that now). Applied to KPMG for senior associate but got rejected. switch from ACN to D was seamless so it stung. Advice on other places to apply?

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When your front-line clients send you a Snapchat of them singing Ke$ha's "Prayer" song with modified lyrics describing the shittiness of your tools

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I had 200% utilization for the two weeks for the month. Will hat get flagged for something? Honestly worked all those hours and am burnt out too..

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Did anyone here advise this??? I’m heartbroken & would like a word with you 🥺

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