Why is everyone a consultant nowadays...it’s like the new business buzzword nowadays 😭

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Honestly, the overuse of ‘nowadays’ stood out more

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Lol I once saw someone on here with the title “Audit Consultant”

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I love working career fairs and everyone wants to consult. Consult me about what? What are your special skills and knowledge?

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Because it sounds better than accountant ; )

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SA1: I know what you mean, they’re the best at. college where it’s like your degree is a dime a dozen where are you going to add specialty value

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Because companies don’t want to do their own work so they outsource to contractors

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Consultant along with leverage and drive are all bullshit buzzwords that people use to make themselves sound important

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