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I grew up in a low income and single parent family. Humble beginnings. Now doing an average job as an accountant. I always feel inferior and insecure during a relationship. I know it’s not good but I cannot stop feeling that way. I don’t know how to become the confident, outgoing and stress free version of myself.

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OP, it’s best to work through this with professional help. Part of the issue may be fears/insecurities from your childhood that cause negative thought processes.

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Op — the upbringing you had I’m sure has taught you important skills ( ability to communicate with all people , empathy etc ). It’s a positive so don’t turn it into a negative just because many people come from a more privileged background .

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First commenter already mentioned the professional help. You don’t need a psychiatrist, start with someone like a LICSW or LMHC (depending on state and access). They can’t provide a space and forum for you to speak openly about your concerns. One thing I wanted to highlight is that you appear to be doing very well for yourself given your more modest upbringing. You have a good job at a competitive company, meaning you must be bright and excelled in school. You are able to find relationships which means people find you desirable and likable. Sometimes we all just get in our way. Try to do yourself a favor and consider your successes in life, too!

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Being at home with your mother... the ultimate room service.

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Getting back to the travel is like going for a new job. Can't believe I left my child behind again.

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Do you know what the maternity leave policy at your firm is? Mine is 3mos unpaid leave, which I think is quite stingy. 😣😣😣

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Which work-paper is "your baby"

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I swear to the sweet baby Jesus that contractors give up some of their brain when they join a vendor.

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What is your firm's policy on parental leave? How many weeks do you get?

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baby crying on this flight...please... STOP

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The whole "child on a leash" thing is a little bit aggravating to me. Am I only only one??

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My kid won't stop grabbing at my tits and singing "boobie boobie boobie boobie boobie." I think my husband is to blame.

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Just gonna put this out there: found out today that my pops had a kid out of wedlock. Kid is 24yrs old. Mom is crushed. That and I have my CRT on Friday. Fuck!!!!

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Just got to Vegas baby. Any tips on hooking up? 🕵🏽

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This lady next to me on my flight had a baby and asked if I would it while she went to the bathroom. Before I could say anything, she shoved the baby into my hands and walked off. Who does that?

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Have an offer for 40% more in home city and promise of more interesting work. However I’m desperately scared getting off consulting fast track to an old school Fortune 500 will kill my career at 25

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One of my counselees resigned. Reasons given included "I just don't see the value in a lot of what we sell to clients."

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@pwc myEngage app sucks. Why can’t it pull information and auto-populate reference numbers from Iris, A&C, AFS, etc?

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Making friends with other consulting firms on flights.. #networkingornot?

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Any Deloitte advisory people here? Can someone explain difference between then and Deloitte consulting? Pay, type of work, exit opps, prestige, etc.

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