What are some life lessons you've learned from working in consulting?

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Nothing is ever really what you were informed it would be, so learn to adapt and think on your feet as best you can. That and never try to explain what you do to someone in a social setting. Life's too short for that.

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You can plan all you want, but it’s never going to play out exactly the way you thought it would

Everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face - Mike Tyson

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Just when you think youve mastered a skill, theres always more to be learned

Learn how to say “no”.

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I have done my cyber security certificate CISSP with 9+ yrs exp can anyone tell me how can I move in to that role and how much salary I can expect l.
Thanks in advance !

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How did you determine what field to go into?

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Hello There!!

I am a PMP certified project management professional working as supportive PMO in one of the IT firm , i am thinking to take up SAP project system certification , can some one please suggest what would be the scope of SAP PS consultant , would that be a good add on to my resume? Please help with your suggestions!!

I am also looking for a Job in abroad will SAP PS have good sope there? Please help with your suggestions

Thank you Fishes!!

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What made you want to go on to become a nurse practitioner?

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Has anyone else begun to resent data science?

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