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Super relaxed - my work is not my passion. I’d rather learn other things after work.
Apparently not enough - too* ;)
Did the second for the first year and a half. Built a solid reputation, so got more options, and now doing the first.
You choose number 2 you’re a sociopath
the person who sells themselves the most will get the most $. Doesn’t matter how hard they work
One project can have both lifestyles. For example, tech project can have a relaxed time during testing and post-go-live if no major red flags, and busy as hell during cutover.
I can second that D3
Relaxed project - WLB is key. And if you’re on the right project that looks good on a resume even if it’s relaxed, it’ll land you better opportunities down the road
Did the first for 6 months and got bored so asked to be switched to a more rigorous, fast paced project. Now I wish every single day that I never asked to be switched. Would much rather use that “free” time to network and build skills that I’m genuinely interested in
Same happened to me. I regret about it.
Are you the type of person that’s really good at selling yourself and values free time over developing skills? I would pick one in that case.
At the beginning of my career, I would’ve picked #2 hands down to build my confidence, knowledge, and skills. Since the pandemic started and I work from home full time, I’m a lot less passionate about my career and care more about my personal goals.
Huh, I literally am living through this scenario. July 2021 to Feb. ‘22 I was barely putting in 10 hours, doing whatever I wanted for the other 30. The work used to be interesting but it had become very routine and boring, and I definitely felt myself stagnating as a result. So I made the decision to switch to a new project without having one lined up.
So then in March ‘22 I started my new engagement, and so far for April-May I’m realistically logging at least 50 hours of just client work each week, so it’s been a bit of the opposite WLB. That being said, I’m learning so much new stuff and being given new management responsibilities that as a Staff 2 I never expected to have (full autonomy for my side of the project, managing offshore team of 3+, leading client meetings, building the account with new SOWs, etc.).
I think another 3 months of this and I’ll be ready to go back to the first choice, but I definitely think I made the right choice if for no other reason than time goes by MUCH quicker when you’re busy than when you’re twiddling your thumbs on the client’s time.
Super helpful, thanks!
I’ve had #1, but right now prefer #2. I just turned 25. When I have a family and responsibilities one day I’ll definitely switch those.
When you’re young it’s best to get the hard work experience out of the way.
Makes a ton of sense, thank you!
Doesn't everyone do the first?
WLB 100% everyday, all day. Will NEVER change lol
I’m doing the 10-14 and learning nothing, I’d take either option lol.
I feel like this is my current situation, I've only been with the firm for 5 months & my current project is relaxing. But, I just agreed to join a new project later this year and I'll be the only analyst in the engagement. I'm worried because I know I will be overworked but I know I need to challenge myself to progress in my career.
I'm facing the same dilemma. My role allows me ample time to myself for majority part of the year (except for a couple months during the year when we have to work almost 10-12 hrs a day) but the projects are almost similar and not really anything new to learn. Should I consider moving to a role where I can learn more and eventually get paid more but have lesser time to myself? P.s I'm really passionate and ambitious about my work
Depends on a few factors.
1. How long the project is
2. Where I am in my career
Am I just starting out and trying to develop critical experience/skills or am I 20 years into my career? Does the project align to my goals? What about my personal life, have I just bought a new home or had a baby and my time is going to be scarce?
The consulting answer usually is the best. It depends! Haha
The first one by a long shot! I have side things I would much prefer to put my time into (just not profitable at this time)
Just to be that guy… do people here actually consider 10-14 hours bad to horrendous…? 10 hrs a day is 50 hours a week, which imo, for consulting, is very standard if not on the lower end. 14 is getting into bad territory, but manageable. Horrendous is when you start rocking the m-f 6:30am-12:30am weeks or worse.
Don't remind me I was doing that w months straight . Plus 8 hrs on weekends
How about spending 10-14 hours per day on a long project with no tangible skill learnt (after the first few months)…
A, I’ll get a second job, start a company, get my masters, travel. List goes on.