By: Nishant Saxena
The tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old Chartered Accountant who worked at EY's Pune office, has sent shockwaves through the consulting world. It's heartbreaking to think that a young professional, just starting her career, lost her life—reportedly due to overwhelming work stress. But as much as we're shocked, this isn't an isolated story. The reality is, high-pressure environments like consulting have been walking this tightrope for years.