What to do when your fear of flying has become so intense, you no longer want to fly (and you’re a consultant on the bench not sure where your next project will take you)...

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If you have a medical condition or a mental Heath issue causing the fear you can apply for an accommodation and you will not lose your job. It’s protected under the ADA. Tell your career counselor you need to be staffed locally

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Have you looked at firms with no unwanted travel?

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Slalom and ZS Associates have minimal travel

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Can u just establish that you don't want to travel? U can always say no. I've done it. And they always found me local projects.

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You are welcome. Look up mental health allies in the US if you want help navigating the process

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C2. I tried seeing a therapist for about two months. I also get anxiety driving over bridges so I probably have deeper issues haha. He didn’t really help but maybe I just need a better therapist. Unfortunately I’m not based in that area.

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@OP I had tried 3-4 therapists as well but in the end the only thing that helped was someone physically with me in the car to coach me through it ... there may be someone in your area

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Most of my projects have been local but there’s always the chance... I just don’t want to lose my job because of it. Are there any consulting firms that don’t require travel?

Wow thank you A1. I didn’t realize that. That will help with my anxiety of not knowing

@OP I have a different solution... but have you looked into a therapist that flies with you to help you overcome this fear? I did this for driving over bridges, over the course of a few weeks I overcame a lifelong fear that I never thought I would overcome... if you’re in the DC/ Baltimore area I can give you her name. Life changer

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