Anyone here talk to a career counselor? For context, I have 11+/12 yoe and want a change but been doing pretty well in current role and have a path except it’s been really draining me to perform and standout in front of peers. Also, think I need a change for better salary than what I’m making as a manager. Want to discuss options and construct a plan and career counselors seem to charge a bomb. Thoughts on the ROI for really talking to a career counselor?

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It can’t hurt, and in the grand scheme of the rest of your career, paying for some outside advice seems like a small investment, no?

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That is so true! Thank you both for the great thought!

I re-evaluate my career around the manager level. Went off and got my MBA and then doubled it up by going through Firms Consulting's Training.

Between the two of those...I accelerated my career much more than any conversation w a career counselor did

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I cannot stress enough that the training from the Firms consulting. Easily as good as an my MBA training.

The way they taught me to look at problems changed everything for me

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I definitely recommend working with a coach. I was offered this option as part of a severance package - so can’t speak to price unfortunately - and it was incredibly helpful and has really informed the way that I think about myself as a professional and navigate my career. They also provided resume services and formatting so that was a plus. I can imagine it being stressful trying to make sure you find someone good, but the potential benefits outweigh that.

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Thank you all! Yeah, I’m in line for SM promo for ‘22 but definitely want to hear thoughts from someone outside of my current firm’s network and someone who is vested in me as well

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