My client told me I didn’t have passion... and I feel it, I’m in a funk. I like what I do, but I’m just tired all the time and can’t seem to get the energy or will to do something about it... help? ..

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Over a 25+ yr career in consulting, I’ve found that after 5-7 years of doing the same thing, I feel I am no longer learning and growing and I get bored. My solution has been a combination of switching consulting firms, leaving consulting for a while, and (most commonly) switching the type of work I do and/or what group I am in.

If I switch into a new type of work that I am interested in, I once again feel challenged and that I am learning and growing, and that resets the clock for me.

It might be a bit harder to switch groups and focus areas as you reach the most senior levels in the firm, although I certainly think it is achievable.

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Take a long vacation. Disconnect and read about what you’re interested in.

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Last vacation? Take one ... a real one that lasts more than two days and shut everything off. Take two weeks. When you come back if you still feel the same way start talking to partners you trust to help find new opps on the market.

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Maybe you need to get more exercise. I’ve been there and if I make an effort to exercise I tend to have much more energy.

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Was just told the same by my client on Tuesday. I honestly knew what he was saying but did not openly agree. I’m more afraid that I’m starting not to care which is a bit different from you. I run every morning and eat well, my issue is passion around what the firm is becoming

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Or do I need to get out of consulting?

Is a sabbatical an option?

Sm1 nailed it.
Also take lomg vacations or sabaticals every 4-6 years. I used to do 2 month vacations during those breaks.

Also take up a hobby. Get off the road

Or switch to slalom and find a hobby to do in your free time

OP, why are you tired? Work related pressure or personal issues?
Determine what excites you, what bothers you. Talk to your client and find out their problems. Promise them that you ate going to bat for them and truly start batting for them, even if it means putting them above your company, above your interests. Their outlook will change and even yours will change.

Thank you, all - will combine your thoughts and take actions.

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