I joined EY as a Manager 2 months ago and new to consulting. Leading a project in a new area with 2-3 streams, with no seasoned folks in team. Within weeks they started asking me to own other initiatives saying only project work is not enough. I am still learning about EY, consulting, and work streams in my project while virtually WFH. Not to mention multiple calls/meetings, trainings and other initial tasks.

Not sure if this is the general scenario in consulting/EY. Any tips would be helpful.

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Same story across levels. In Senior and staff levels they ask to do extra work as well, POCs, hiring stuff, etc. Basically 9 hours you do client work and then 1-2 hours EY stuff, and then 1-2 hours for badges. And if some time and energy remain, do certifications as well.

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