Me and girlfriends are planning a girls trip to Cabo for spring break. I'm also going to be working at full-time at LEK as an associate.

Will it be possible to balance vacation with work (e.g. Take a few hours off mid-day, get off at 10 pm to go to the clubs) without anyone noticing?

I can't take time off because it'll be my first case.

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I would highly suggest not doing this

Either take the time off completely, or don’t do the trip. This is an easy way to be marked as a low performer right at the start of your new job.

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I ended up not doing it! Thanks!

I’m actually hoping OP goes on this trip. If she somehow manages to pull it off, she’s a legend. If not and she gets fired, then hilarious. Either way it’s a win for FB spectators

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OP here. In case anyone is wondering, I ended up not going with my friends. Still at LEK!

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Ahahahahhahahah

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LOL 😂

Lmfaooo this can't be real, whats going on with LEK's recent hiring standards 😂

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Nerd

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Wtf is Vusra?

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I know I am still trying to figure it out

Lol “for spring break”? How old are you

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I was 22 at the time of this post. Now 24.

OP, want to assume you are genuinely asking as you are starting a new job. Unfortunately, for now at least consulting won’t allow you to take massive breaks, I’d say especially if you just started. You may be lucky to get a manageable workload, but won’t be in charge of when the breaks may come. It will get better with tenure, and you’ll feel more in control. For now, my advice is to start on the right foot and learn as much as possible

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Trust me it won’t be the last chance if you’re 22/23. I’m 27 and still doing it way too often

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If you get called out just say you thought “Spring Break” was included in the benefit package. Ask for forgiveness, not permission.

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You may be exposing yourself here. Not too many people from Vursa comes to LEK?

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Maybe just meet your friends for the weekend. Leave Friday around 6 and come back late Sunday. You’re young, you can swing that.

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This is exactly why I love this app

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When you goin? Me and the boyz will be there

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In usa? That mid day break would be really tough. Usually our work m-w is 8:30 to 9:30-11:30, sometimes longer. Thursday is typically the out by six day and friday is normal. You can probably hit the club if you’re wired but this sounds tough

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AC- calls / meetings / interviews, deck building or working on models

Also, what is Vursa? Sounds like a knock-off Visa card brand

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Yea I’m also working out of Hawaii, but I also want to be fired

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OW1 I’m curious if you’re still at Oliver Wyman or if you got fired.

OP here and, believe it or not, I’m still at LEK!

I kinda hope OP goes and gives us updates on how it goes. Don’t think it’ll go well but I sure would be entertained

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This is a terrible idea. You’ll be frustrated because you’re having a miserable vacation and missing all the friend time, your friends will be annoyed you’re working, and your team will likely notice you’re on vacation and assume you’re doing bare minimum.

May be better to pick one - either one - and do it well.

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Jesus christ

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Probably not. You’ll most likely be working the whole time.

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lol sure fire way to be on PIP

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Are you coming from industry?

Yeah it’ll be easy. You’re a new associate, no one’s going to care too much about the work you do for the first couple weeks anyways. It’s more of just to get your feet wet to understand what’s going on. Just make sure you can answer calls if needed.

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As someone who started at pwc in august… I definitely did not have time to go clubbing or take mid day beaks for my first few weeks lol

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