Am I crazy for planning to tell my coach that I don't want to get promoted because I plan to exit in 1.5 years?

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Pretend everything is fine and trust me, do NOT slack off. You never know how things will be in 1.5 and you might suddenly need this job. When the time comes and you have an offer in hand, you’re good to go. Don’t let the anticipation hurt you in the present day.

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First rule of Consulting Club: never discuss your exit

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Wow feel like common sense and social EQ are going down.

Although it is better for us senior folks since more and more people are so dumb to reveal their hand so easily. Like playing poker with a baby

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Yes, title bump (if you get it) will always look better. Saying that will ensure you don’t get promoted

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Yes. Plans change. A lot can happen in 1.5 years. If you’re on the promotion track, stay the course.

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Insane

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YESSSS. What is wrong with you lol.

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Just very, very low key help with recruiting. Be busy many of the recruiting nights but go to 1-2 things. If it’s not enough, you’ll get your wish of not getting promoted but it won’t be completely obvious you didn’t try.

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Yes, because even if you don’t care about getting promoted you probably still care about getting good projects and opportunities.

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Yes. Just nod & smile & do you. No need to explain.

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Yes. A promotion always looks good and will give you more leverage when you exit. Just curious, what’s your rationale here?

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