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Why Your Body Is Breaking Down at 1.5 Years In — And Why That Timeline Is Not a Coincidence

If you're 1.5 years into Big4 or MBB consulting and your body is breaking down, the timeline is not a coincidence. Here's what chronic overwork actually does to cortisol, sleep, and anxiety — and why the 12-24 month mark is when systems fail.
May 26, 2026 4 min read
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Why You Can't Explain Consulting Exhaustion to Anyone Who Hasn't Lived It (And What to Say Instead)

Can't explain consulting burnout to your partner or family? Here's a practical communication framework — with three real scripts — so you feel less invisible and more understood by the people closest to you.
May 26, 2026 5 min read
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