Many MBB consultants struggle with being imprecise in consulting. This post explains when high level estimates are legitimate, how to use them safely, and how to stop feeling like a fraud.
This is a great post, Rustem -- I come across lots of people in consulting and on the client side who don't like ambiguity.
For consultants specifically, I'll add that dealing with ambiguity is part of the job description and finding ways to move forward -- like what you describe above -- is critical to being successful.
Thanks Adam, for your comment. I also reflected on that consulting attracts a certain type of personality who is generally more tolerant of ambiguity, and then it further filters them even more. Because for people who like certainty and stability, consulting can feel like hell on earth. And you are right, the more senior you become, the more ambiguity you have to deal with.
This is a great post, Rustem -- I come across lots of people in consulting and on the client side who don't like ambiguity.
For consultants specifically, I'll add that dealing with ambiguity is part of the job description and finding ways to move forward -- like what you describe above -- is critical to being successful.
It's also why there's a pay premium for true consultants: for Big X firms that have both consulting and audit/assurance arms, there's a stark difference in median pay: https://groupproject.substack.com/p/ambiguity-is-the-price-of-seniority
Thanks Adam, for your comment. I also reflected on that consulting attracts a certain type of personality who is generally more tolerant of ambiguity, and then it further filters them even more. Because for people who like certainty and stability, consulting can feel like hell on earth. And you are right, the more senior you become, the more ambiguity you have to deal with.