I’m 51 and a consultant. Am I too old to be this level. Starting to feel like it.

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Nah kick the kids ases, as a fellow child of he 60s I say age and treachery will overcome youth and exuberance

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Thanks A1 but I work FOR a project lead who is 20 yrs younger. It’s tough. I’m afraid I can be labeled a know it all when I’ve been there done that and already threw away the t-shirt.
Is the promo culture promote the young but use the older folks to keep them in line?

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A1 yes, I am use to being a security principal. How would I do that at accenture? Careers marketplace?

Update: I have been informed that I will not be able to be promoted for a rather long time. Sell $$$$$$ in projects, not happening. Even if I could mint gold bars or cure cancer in the name of ACN, it won’t happen. Through no fault of my own.

Time to split.

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Ageism is real big time , and no one is challenging these firms .

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It’s not popular.

What level are you Op ?

Consultant

Did you start your career later in life ?

So you have subject matter experience . Own it

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Follow up time. Got the review.
Got a raise
Got a bonus
No promo.

You need to be 23-36 MInths at Level to get promo to manager h less you’re a badass

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