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What Happens to Your Reputation When You Leave Consulting Early — The Truth (Not the Fear)

Think leaving consulting early will destroy your reputation? Here's what actually happens to MBB and Big4 alumni who exit at 18-24 months — and the three narrative frames that protect your story.

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The 85-Hour Week Is Not a Badge of Honor — It's a Medical Warning Sign

Averaging 85-hour weeks with a preexisting anxiety disorder? This is not a personal failure — it's a physiological event. Here's what chronic overwork actually does to your body, and a 10-question self-assessment to tell the difference between a rough patch and a real breaking point.