What's WLB like in consulting in Australia? I'm in Singapore today - curious how folks might say it compares, noting that firm, type of work also of course plays a role.

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From what I've heard from consultants in Adelaide/Melb it's better than even Europe - was in shock to learn this being based in the Middle East where the hours are brutal and wlb is non existent

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Probably the best in the world tbh, defs way better than sg

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I work 40 hours a week. 45 if there's a deadline and I'm behind.

The senior level people work a bit more. 50, 55 hours, maybe.

OW1 I'm at a boutique in the ESG/clean energy sector, don't want to say which firm because I want to stay anonymous but to my knowledge most of the boutiques in the space are like that in terms of wlb

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