I am currently waiting for the job offer for a consulting firm but I was told it could take several months. Between now and then, I have plenty of time for myself. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the new job? Any recommendations for newsletter/industry reports/books/ coursea courses? Thank you all!

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Relax, catch up with friends and family, go on a vacation, plan your finances/investments, start thinking about exit opps

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I wouldn’t consider it a new job until you have the offer in hand, signed, accepted, with the background check cleared. Keep interviewing.

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Get lit and chill out

Rest, vacation, just do whatever the hell you want to do. You’ll be better in a new job chilled out versus switching without a breather in the middle

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