consulting burnout The 1.5-Year Trap: Why So Many Big4 Analysts Hit a Wall at Exactly This Stage (And Why It's Not About You) If you're ~18 months into a Big4 consulting role and hitting a wall, this isn't weakness — it's structural. Here's why this specific moment is the hardest, and a clarity exercise to help you see your situation without the noise.
consulting burnout The Consulting Culture of Shame: Why 'I Should Be Able to Handle This' Is the Most Dangerous Thought in Your Head MBB and Big4 consulting firms systematically produce shame around burnout — and that shame keeps consultants trapped long past the point of genuine harm. Here's how the loop works, what it costs, and how to think clearly about your situation.