Started a client meeting today with a dozen people and someone asks if I'm an employee. Before I can say anything, the CIO chimes in "no, he's way too smart to work here."

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OMG, you are so awesome! You sound so smart yet so humble!

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Bunch of haters in here, that’s pretty funny. Once while on a project with a newer VP, the CFO on a call told the VP that he was comfortable with the project trajectory because I was there as “adult supervision”. Was an awkward few days after that one

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Is that the validation you were looking for, honey?

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Let op have this win. We could all use a little validation like that sometimes, it’s a feel good story

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You still work for West Monroe Partners.

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OP hahaha, rock on man!

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CIO's comment sounds like a mix of compliment with some patronizing

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Amen BA1, with the world the way it is let's celebrate the good. If anything, that CIO needs some polish on how to not disparage your team but great client relationships like this are what make consulting worthwhile.

M1 if you can't help yourself from bagging on another firm at least use your firm name and not Manager title so we know what culture to avoid.

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When the CIO offers you a job, throw the comment back and counter the offer 50%.

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Forget the haters OP. You got a compliment enjoy it. Half these haters will be crying about how they aren't paid enough /need to find an exit plan /aren't respected etc. In their next post. Some people just can't let others be happy.

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So brave to come out and tell your story

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Are you sure he wasn't patronizing you as EY1 said? Most industry people say that to consultants in a derogatory way.

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I'm used to more class and polish when speaking with Deloitte consultants, consider giving it a try going forward. Every firm on here has hard workers and is distinguished, no need to disparage. Maybe once you have some more perspective you will appreciate that more. And update your iPhone, that autocorrect sucks.

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Sheesh, the salt is real D1. Not sure what the point of bragging is when it's posted anonymously. Just thought you guys would enjoy it. Glad some of you did 👊

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Haha that’s awesome though. Nice

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I had a client introduce me by saying when he realized they had X problem, he called the smartest person he knew [nodding toward me, pausing a beat] ... but that guy didn’t answer, so then he called me.

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Must dress like an employee then. Pleated khakis and golf shirt?

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As the remaining MBB to chime in, I too would like to congratulate your humbleness. We have a secret humble awards meeting that you are now invited to. I think Deloitte can also make you a track suit

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@M1, how should one interrupt that?

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Bunch of savages on here lol

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