White-collar work is at risk across the board, including at elite consulting firms that used to be a pathway to the 1% Consulting is a delicate contract: endure two challenging, formative years – and in return, get a golden ticket to anywhere. Firms like McKinsey tout themselves as the “ CEO fac...
Source: [Guardian US](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/22/consulting-ai-prestige-careers)