Well I did it! Finally pulled the plug on an 18 year consulting career. So excited to not have to deal with the politics, last minute weekend request by domineering old school Partners/ always working on PTO and am overjoyed at never having to write another damn RFP/ proposal response. I put my blood, sweat and tears into this place. I have no regrets and knew I had burned out. It’s important to be honest with yourself. Yes people, there is life after Deloitte! Industry here I come!

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Recovering Deloitter here. Welcome to the other side.

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take me with you...Deloitte comrade...

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Congrats!!! Tremendous
Congrats on LAD

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Thanks!

Who told you there was no politics or weekend work in industry?

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Of course there will be... I’m not an idiot. Just not at the level of this place. You know it too.

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Congrats, happy for you.
Please pray for the rest of us seeking a way out of this whirlpool!

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Inspiring! Which industry and roles are you targeting? 18 yrs - were you SM level?

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Yes- SM level. Career Big 4- consultant forward. Took a few years off for kids- went back 4 years ago and realized after a few years, a lot had changed and I was over it.

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18 fricken years? Sheesh if it was so bad why did you stick around so long?

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Once YOU get to SRM, you can yourself that question. It’s the hardest role in the firm. I know- Pretty much did them all. Additionally, to address your snarky comment, I loved my career for a long time but things change. I changed. Good luck to you sir.

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Not to rain on your parade but politics very much exists in industry. If not, I’d say probably more than in consulting.

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Probably because you’re a snake

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Inspired !

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Where are you off to?

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