Short, brown, Indian.

I have recently joined an MBB. Moved from industry and living in the U.K.

Trying to figure how to succeed.

MBB feels like walking into a corporate magazine. Glass offices, suits and shirts.

Any tips and suggestions on thing to do or things to avoid?

Thank you.

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Same boat, if your office has an affiliation network (e.g. women / Asians) would recommend finding your bunch there! You're not alone, be yourself and make sure others know about the work you put in 🙌

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Thank you.

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