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The job was already very stressful. But now that it feels like the goddamn Hunger Games, it’s definitely impacted morale. When I joined, it really felt like the firm would be there to support you even as you struggled upwards (like any new consultant would). now it feels like that safety net is gone and that failing to be near-perfect (naturally impossible) just adds to the anxiety of when the next axe swing may come. I used to even look forward to project reviews to further learn how and where I could improve but now it’s like “I hope that one QC error doesn’t F me” (we all had some level of that worry obviously but it’s super heightened now).
Thank you for the kind words guys. The people were always the best part of the firm for me and I really appreciate the support.
Morale in Europe is at an all-time low
It’s below 0
I think morale in the consulting industry hasn't been lower since 2008. None of my other friends in consulting are really faring any better.
What makes it rougher is this is 100% self inflicted by government policies. There is no covid shutdown here, just massive debt spending causing inflation leading to the slowdown.
The other firms had a single round of public "layoffs" much earlier than us, and now lowkey layoffs under the cover of "poor performance"
Heard there will be a Friday Americas staff meeting, guess we will only find out more then?