Tinnitus and consulting

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear about your situation - it must be tough pushing through it.

About 6 months ago I helped a candidate with an even worse condition than yours (24/7 pain stemming from neurons misfiring) get an offer (not from MBB, but from a Boutique Consultancy).

If you'd like to hear how he's doing, shoot me a message. I'll ask him if he's comfortable speaking with you.

I'll also second what Clara said, in that you will most likely be able to work remote which helps. That said, the job is inherently stressful - not sure how hard tinnitus makes it to “keep your cool” and deal well in high stress situations.

Hi there, 

Sorry to hear about your conditions. 

In short, no, I haven't met yet any consultant who was struggling with this issue, but I've met consultants with various types of disabilities. Top firms make a huge effort in providing for their members and they will always do their best to give you what you need (even if it costs them money). This can range from the setup of the team and how events are organised to the furniture in your working space. So don't worry about it too much and rather seek to problem-solve it with HR / the team you'll be staffed with. 

Hello!

Sorry to hear about that!

However, I don´t think is as bad as you think about it. In the past there was a lot of traveling and dinners, but now everything has changed. 

What I observe with my consultant friends is that there is an abundance of projects that don´t require traveling, and people who really want to stay local can do so now. 

Hence, go for it! Having this condition is precisely a good reason to be staffed home. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Dear candidate,

please do not worry. First of all, great that you are pursuing all your goals. Secondly the good news is many of the top consulting firms are doing well financially and also brand themselves as inclusive, therefore they will most likely accomodate to your needs. Also if you consider consulting in general, then you will defintely find a great place as there are so many consulting firms, and you can pick and choose, if you prep well.

Best regards,

Charlotte

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about your health issue with tinnitus and hope things will improve.

I think this could create some issues in terms of social setting, but it should not prevent you from most of what is required for the job. I am confident that if you align with your managers, they will try to do their best to avoid situations where you may be in discomfort.

Overall, unless you cannot travel / be in social settings at all due to the condition, I would still apply and try consulting if that’s what you believe is the best career path for you. Worst case, you can have an early exit if you see there are too many constraints, but unless you are sure it won’t work I would not give up upfront on your desired career without at least trying it.

Best,

Francesco

Hi there,

Good on you for pushing through! This will be well received by any interviewer!

I haven't met anyone with this particular problem but I know of some people with other rather severe problems. It isn't easy for them but they're managing!

The key question for the company and yourself is to what degree it may detrimentally impact your work and health. 

MBB are very inclusive and make a point about being very accommodating of all talent. Hence, as a candidate I would hold them to that standard!

As for your health, I can't really comment. However, it's conceivable that you might encounter tough situations on the job. I guess you would just have to give it a try!

Would love to see you get in and thrive! Best of luck!

Hey,

You have to put health first and have very clear boundaries on what you will and will not indulge in. With some planning and discussions with your manager & teams, this can be easily managed. With hybrid work model this is now easier than ever before.

So, dont worry and go for it. Dont let this be a limiting factor. 

All the best.