I just started my first full time job post-undergrad two months ago and immediately got staffed on two projects. One project has been challenging because there’s a lack of project structure/delegation/ownership and this experience has left me questioning whether or not I want to be in consulting, if I don’t like the firm, or if I just don’t like this engagement. Does anyone have any advice on how there first few months of consulting went and if this is just part of the learning curve TIA

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I’m not a young consultant but *most* projects have a different vibe. I wouldn’t write off consulting after a couple of months but, with that said, I can’t help but think you’ll know if it’s right or wrong for you

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Consulting can be a very broad, diverse, and intense career… so it depends on a number of things; what type of consulting are you doing? Tech? Finance? Cybersecurity? PAS? ESG? Other? What clients/industry are you working for? And what kind of company do you work for? MBB? Big 4? Smaller or midsize? The list goes on. All of these factors (and more) can play a role in determining if your situation is ‘normal’. From my experience, the first few engagements can seem overwhelming for new joiners, surely. There’s a steep learning curve that can be a turn-off for some people. But that rapid learning can open up many doors for you at a fast rate if you’re vocal about your goals, asking efficient questions, and honing in on not only your passions, but also what makes you unique. Leverage all of it. If you’re a brand new/recent hire, hold out hope for a bit. Ride the storm. Things will likely improve with time as you settle in. Find peers who might be in a similar boat! And importantly, talk to people in your company about how you’re feeling! Whether they’re a fellow new joiner, or a partner/principal, they’ve all faced similar stresses and pressure. They can provide fantastic, well-tailored advice and praise. Best of luck!

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Firm size can have lots of pros and cons. Disorganization being one of them, depending on quality of leadership. But not your fault by any means. The type of projects you noted seem like they could definitely provide helpful skills that could be applied to other projects. But keep your connections open elsewhere in case you want to jump! Loyalty to an employer doesn’t always pay like it used to, but you still want to show some growth on your résumé. Get through a couple more projects and see how things look in a year or two. If no change, have the conversation.

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