Navigating Corporate Jobs: Lessons from a Former Management Consultant
This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Why did I quit my high paying job?" by Akshat Shrivastava
TLDR Share the personal journey of a former management consultant and the key lessons learned to navigate corporate jobs and prepare for the unexpected.
Key insights
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Continuing education and exploring different opportunities can help individuals find new passions and directions in life.
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The speaker's shift in perspective towards valuing social impact and working with people, rather than solely focusing on financial success.
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Despite having a high-paying job and a successful career, the speaker decided to quit and pursue a different path, suggesting that money and prestige may not always lead to fulfillment.
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The speaker's perspective on luxury and fancy experiences may have shifted, as they ultimately decided to quit their high paying job, suggesting that there may be more to fulfillment and happiness than material possessions.
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Recognizing that pursuing a career path for a long period of time would have made me unhappy, I decided to build an exit plan and explore other opportunities.
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The skills gained from management consulting, such as problem-solving, entrepreneurship, project planning, and communication, have been valuable in running a YouTube channel and managing a small team.
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Having a plan B, C, and D in place is crucial when quitting a high-paying job, as it provides a safety net and ensures a smoother transition into a new career path.
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Having a plan is crucial when quitting a job, as it provides direction and allows for flexibility in case the initial plan fails.
Learn how to navigate corporate jobs and prepare for the unexpected by watching a personal video about a former management consultant's journey and key lessons learned.
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Got internship by monitoring newspapers, interacted with management consultants, impressed by their luxurious lifestyle, pursued MBA to become a management consultant.
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🌍 Attending business school after a good GMAT score allowed the speaker to pursue a career with both financial success and tangible impact.
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Pursuing social impact consulting after gaining project management experience with a Christian nonprofit organization and working in public sector consulting, attending INSEAD, and discovering likes and dislikes in the industry.
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Working in consulting had its perks, but the constant stress from deadlines took a toll on my mental well-being.
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👉🏽🚪💰: Speaker leaves consulting job, builds successful business instead of pursuing partner level career path.
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Learning finance and entrepreneurship through consulting has helped in creating YouTube videos and developing new businesses.
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Don't quit your job without a plan, have backup options in place to meet financial obligations and showcase skills to future employers.
This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Why did I quit my high paying job?" by Akshat Shrivastava