What’s your 20-30 second explanation of what consulting is to someone who has zero frame of reference? Particularly when they’re trying to make some basic small talk around “what do you do for work”.

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We help businesses or govt agencies with whatever they need - setting up a new Hr system or software, budgeting, analyzing their data for xyz purpose, etc.

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People ragg on this one but I like it.

We are like doctors who collect information on symptoms, identify root causes, propose solutions/interventions, and help you implement them with regular check-ups and reexamination.

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Really smart temp labor / C-suite therapist

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Help businesses solve problems

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I say remember how I used to do the thing where it was like being an auditor but super specific? Yeah now I do that but for a firm, and I help companies get ready for those audits. Anyhooooo let’s talk about greys anatomy.

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Should I start working for other company here until i receive visa or should I wait for visa only. Few ppl say it's taking longer than usual but few say if it gets processed visa immigration consultant it will be completed in 20days.

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I’ve got a really good job. Wasn’t looking to move but a big 4 consulting firm reached out. I received a very generous/life changing offer. I’m so worried about work/life balance if I take this offer. Also worried about layoffs in a year or two when the market gets back to normal. I’ve got an infant and a 5 year old. I know that I can manage my current workload. I don’t want to pass up a great opportunity but I’ve got to be available for my family too!

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Any thoughts on moving to big pharma right now from consulting with the looming recession?

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This is not law-related and I’m sorry but could use advice! I am 27 and have been single since I was 22 which makes me feel weird, especially because my longest relationship didn’t last a year. I was thinking about getting on dating apps but in addition to feeling chubby and unattractive, I have this weird dating void. I’m pretty content alone (may just be because I’m used to it). I don’t want to write off dating, but am terrified! Is my situation super weird? Any advice? 😭

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Feeling a bit lost, working as a Mid-Market account manager for a listed company in Aus and moved across from marketing (3yrs exp) last year.

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My biggest mistake was accepting a promotion to manager, it made me realize that I'm not very good at managing people. Should I ask if I can go back to my old role?

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I got to know someone thru work, and flirted a bit over 1 week. Then we never spoke again because of work geography. He reached out this week after 9 months+ asking for a visa sponsor to take a vacay in my country (given mobility restriction these days), and asked me to hook him up with a business visa referral letter thru my connections. He also said he’s coming with gf. I said im happy to write him a personal reference letter, but wont be able to get him a business one. Is this rude?

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