It has been said many times that working in consulting is always being on probation due to the nature of the profession and the up or out policy.
But during the on-paper trial/probationary period itself, what makes people get so screwed that they got kicked out (or counselled to leave) after 2-8 months?
Some of the reasons I gathered:
1. Missed a deadline
2. Didn't take feedback
3. Too slow in learning
Now for point 1, it's understandable. But for points 2 and 3, to what extent these are “graded”? How to “take feedback” well and how fast is fast? Any other obvious reasons?