How easy is it to rejoin the workforce after a one year sabbatical without a paycut? Quit consulting a year after graduation to gamble professionally, thinking about returning to an office job again

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why would you take a pay cut for that reason alone?

also, how was the gambling?

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Was for a few months, but was mostly overseas playing local games or online. If local games were bad, I'd play too much - maybe 50-60hr online. If they were good, I'd just play 2/3 8hr sessions on Fri/sat/sun and do other things for the week.

Not been good for my sleep schedule or diet, but consulting wasn't either. I can handle the stress and bankroll swings generally as I have a lot of savings and a calmish personality but don't see it as something I can do long term

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I like how nobody actually answered your question even after asking you specifics about your gambling.

I don’t think you’d necessarily have to take a pay cut. It depends on what you want to get back into. Do you think McKinsey would take you back?

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Lol PwC1... SC1 and I are literally the first two comments answering his question 🤦‍♂️

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