Why do we stay in consulting?! Maybe I’m a sucker for pain and hence caught in the never-ending hamster wheel of anxiety. For those of you in the long haul, how do you manage day-in day-out burnout??

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I'm too afraid of the unknown and have a big fear of failure, because of which I don't interview until I'm 200% ready... which is never.

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Because consulting is my 4th industry and I was burned out on each job I ever had. It's the same everywhere for me then why bother looking for a change.

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masochists

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$$$

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C4 and C5, please share YoE and CTC.

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I replied with a date and time which is today at 1:30pm- I still didn’t get a response. Needless to say I emailed them this morning to remind them.
What to make if this ?

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Most of my freelance work over the past three years has been cannabis industry related. I was hired in the beginning of November in-house for a growing brand. (pun not intended) It feels like the wild west where anything goes and most people seem to be winging it.

So much potential to do great work, but nothing I would show or be proud of. I did better work as a consultant.

Anyone else working on the Brand side of the cannabis industry? Thoughts?

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Trump’s interview with a TV station in Grand Rapids Michigan. Meanwhile, in the real world - 130k news cases and 1600 deaths in 48hrs.

Therapeutics he is likely referring to would cost Americans millions of dollars, and there is little evidence that they would be effective against COVID.

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I’m currently a Recruitment Consultant at an RPO with 4.5 YOE in Toronto. I received a salary raise last year. Recently I had another conversation with my manager for a comp raise. They was able to speak with their higher ups. Unfortunately, I got to know that they wouldn’t be able to increase my pay because of the economy. I’ve been working on heavy req loads and multi projects. But they are signing me up for a leadership program with a potential raise next year. Thoughts?

Anyone know how much product managers at Spotify make (NY)? Various websites give differing answers, can't identify a consensus.

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Anyone know how/ where to begin working with recruiters? I’m currently doing in-house work on a contract-basis and want to get my foot in the door with larger firms in New York.

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What are your thoughts on UK’s economy in the following years? How do you think it will impact daily life?

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Is anyone on Fisker? Seems like there is huge upside here and a lot of catalysts coming up

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Post your favorite vacation pic (include location)

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I struggle to understand the overwhelming buzz and excitement about a Starbucks roastery coming to Chicago.
Has anyone been to one of their roasteries and found something decent?

YOE - 3.8

CTC offered - 16.7 LPA

Fixed - 14.5 LPA

Location - Bangalore

Company - Deloitte India

Please advise whether the package offered is okay or not. Do i need to look for another offer.

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Who is viewed as king right now— Weber or Edelman?

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At first, I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
And I grew strong, and I learned how to get along

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I asked for a base increase from 100k to 110k and got it!!! Ask!

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Anyone help one of their parents go / initiate the separation and divorce process? VA is super sticky requiring a 6 months separation… but I’m just lost on what to do. Mother is being extremely difficult

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I think I have ED. Not sure how to go about it.

For those on medication for anxiety what are you taking?

If health insurance wasn’t tied to employment I’d quit work. Would love to have a little farm and a dog but I’m very far from this fantasy.

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Shorter days are upon us. Anyone have a special routine to help them overcome the winter blues? Do sun lamps actually work?

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I’m really good at the work I do, but really bad at selling myself and always look like I do less than those who talk better even when I put in more hours. It sucks

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Have an appointment with mental health np next week for anxiety. Do they prescribe right away or wait for another appointment to prescribe

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Had a therapist who encouraged me to quit my job to be happy. Also encouraged me to not settle with my girlfriend because I’ll regret it (like how he regrets getting married). Ended up quitting my job and became more miserable, poor and suicidal. Haven’t seen my girlfriend due to long distance and COVID and we might break up soon. Did I just find a bad therapist or is it normal to project your own regrets to your patients?

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Where do I start if I want to take therapy?

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Need advice. My roommate has anxiety/depression and has been experimenting with drugs like ketamine. He’s always been super chill but freaked out on me violently last week over something small and made me feel super unsafe (I think he was on drugs). Found a new place to move to but idk how to tell him because idk how to react. I want to tell him the day I’m leaving when the movers come but I feel like that might trigger him too. Thoughts? I’d be ending our joint lease, I can afford it, he cant.

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Has anyone taken a leave of absence for mental health/suicide/depression? I’m getting there but I’m also the primary earner in my house.

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How did you know you needed meds?

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So my bipolar dad got declined for a mortgage because disability gets shut off in < 3 years when he turns 65. So now he wants me to co-sign for him. Between housing markets being up, my concerns over his money mgmt, and concerns over tying up my credit there’s no way I can say yes. He sold his house before being approved for the new one he put in for (against my advice). I know he won’t understand and will take this personally, and the family will probably take his side. Gonna be a long week…

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Less than a year before I can retire and not sure I can make it. The stress at home, work and with the aches and pains of my 54 year old body are taking their toll. I wake up every weekday and dread the coming 14 hour day. I live for the bliss of two days off on the weekend when I can attempt to just ignore everything until Monday morning.

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