The typical length of time a consultant works at a top firm for is 2-4 years, and some statistics even show that 2.7 years is the average point at which a consultant leaves a top firm like McKinsey, BCG and Bain.

How many hours do consulting partners work?

Some others may have gotten away with less hours – but on average, not many in the office I worked in. YES, consultants at MBB work more than 40 hours a week (including partner). In fact, the average at any of these firms ould be north of 50–55 hours a week.

Do consultants have a good work-life balance?

The most common measure to improve the work-life balance for consultants is to work part time. 29% of the consultants surveyed by Consultancy.uk indicate that they work less than 40 hours per week, of which 43% are women. The major part of advisors works between 36-40 hours per week or 32-36 hours per week.

How many hours does a consultant work per week?

As a result, most management consultants have to work between 50 to 80 hours in a week to satisfy the job, thereby giving consulting a reputation for its challenging work-life balance. Across the globe there are several studies that have confirmed the long working hours for consultants over the years.

How old was my husband when we met?

My husband and I met shortly after I moved to [his state]. He was 31 and living with his parents. We have been married for 8 years and have moved around a bit due to work, but we have been in the same place for almost three years now.

What do you do if your husband is a writer?

If he didn’t want to work that hard because he was consumed with starting an inner city charity to help underprivileged boys, or because he was working on a novel and really wanted to be a writer, or because he was furthering his education, that’s one thing. Work can be just a means to an end–a way to get money.

Are there any affairs that last longer than 12 months?

The other day I began to think about affairs that last longer than 6-12 months, and was curious as to why and how they are able to continue. We’ve heard many stories of readers who have had affairs for years – even a decade or more.

What do you do if your husband is…?

My husband is in a dead-end job and I have been asking him our entire marriage to make financial/career goals of some sort. I have encouraged school, but he refuses to make any goals at all. He says he will go to school, but he makes no initiative.