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Working for client that has family member

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Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2024
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Discretionary.  It depends on how critical that family member is to the project and also how involved you are in that project.  The only thing that you need to do is to discuss it with your case team, i.e., reach out to ... (read entire answer)
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Family-Life-Balance (Husband/Wife and Kids)

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Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
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Hi! For anyone looking into topics of lifestyle, you might find the following resource useful: Expert Guide: How to Manage for Lifestyle in Consulting But yes, in short, consulting and family time don't really see eye t ... (read entire answer)
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Is age an issue to start a career as a consultant?

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Hi Anonymous, Thanks for reaching out! I would say you have two options: 1. Never leave before you leave: what I mean by that is you can apply now for consulting and find a right balance between your work and your pers ... (read entire answer)
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