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会社の上司の紹介でコンサルティング会社へカジュアル面談をしてきた。
I had a casual chat with a consulting firm through a referral from my boss.
イギリス系の会社で業界でも有名なコンサルティング会社。わたしも前職で、いっしょに仕事をしたことがあって、技術力にはとても定評がある。
This is an English company and one of the most renowned consulting firms in our industry. I’ve dealt with this company before during my time in the overseas division at my first company, so I’m familiar with their strong reputation for technical expertise.
そんなところで、働けるならとてもありがたいと思う反面、コンサルタントなので、案件に直接関わるというよりも、オーナー側、受注者側から見れば、かなり引いた位置から参画になってしまう。
I would be delighted to join their team. However, the consultant role doesn’t seem to align with my aspirations. Consultants typically handle projects from a more distanced position compared to owners or contractors, which limits their ability to take proactive control.
エジプトにいたころコンサルタントとして仕事してきたけど、当時の立ち位置よりも裏方的な仕事になると説明を受けた。面接した限り、先方からはわたしの印象はとてもよく、よければ来てもらいたい、と話をもらったけど、最終的にはお断りをした。
When I was in Egypt, I was also assigned as a consultant. While I appreciated the experience, the scope of their work often fell short of my expectations. Based on today’s conversation, I had a positive impression of them, and they seemed eager to have me join. Unfortunately, I decided to decline their offer.
コンサルというよりも、まだまだ案件に直接関与していきたい。自分で案件を推進していくからこそ、生まれるやりがいを感じたい。
I want to be in a role where I can manage projects more proactively, taking ownership and driving progress myself. That kind of direct involvement is what makes the work truly rewarding for me.
To be continued.
