Consulting "primer", where are you?

I probably just suck at using ctrl+f but where is the "newb" sticky? I'm having a really hard time deciphering all the lingo / abbreviations / implications used in this forum. What exactly is so bad about PMOs that make people shudder in fear? What's a day in the life of an operations guys vs a strategy guy? What "basic" resources on businesses/industries/consulting do you guys recommend before I can lurk WSO in style / conduct informational interviews without looking like an uninformed douchebag? Much appreciated!

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