The Unnatural Profession

Consultants would usually be involved in engagements with only a limited timespan. After a while a consultant would leave, and everybody knows about that. It is quite an unnatural way of working, because the very livelihood of man is to make your mark, build relationships, and become skilled. Moving around has not been the traditional way of doing this, although technology has helped somewhat in this department.

Also it is the nature of man to grieve at goodbyes. Airports are full of crying mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, girlfriends, boyfriends who have to part with family and friends. The very nature of consultancy however reduces an emotional moment into a rather bland afterthought.

All I'm saying is that consultancy is an unnatural profession. I'm sure consultants play a good role nowadays as experts, or specialists or professional help. But in the grand scheme of things none of the characteristics a good consultant has, fulfill the relationship needs of a human being. By definition a consultant is temporary. By definition a consultant will leave.

Of course, you can always get a consultant back.