Are exit opportunities as a Manager really that much better than as a SC? Why, and by how much?

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Subscribed. I feel I am killing myself to try and make M this year and I often wonder why (definitely not a lifetime consultant)

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Not sure if exit opportunities are that different for second or third year SC vs a first year M, but if you ever want to boomerang it's good to level up. Also, the bump in salary gives you more negotiating power when you do leave

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Apparently your post has caused 5 others...I thought it was a decent question. There's lots on here right in that SC to M sweet spot.

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Haha. Why are people such haters. I just want to learn!

U get to be cashier at McDonald's instead of flipping burgers if u exit as a manager 😜. Seriously though, just having a title manager helps get attention of potential recruiters and gives u leverage to apply to VP level positions

Promotions to Manager are selective so it signals the marketplace your worth to a consulting firm. Second, it indicates you have the ability to Manage and lead a team. Sure you did that as an SC too but the title change validates it. That said titles are still subjective and it's your experience and story that counts when you try to exit.

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Hi fishes,

How is it to work for Reliance Jio?
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And why they are giving deputy manager designation?
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Hi ,
Need an advice and thoughts for the below companies too much confused which to join
YEO -5.3
Tech Stack- Java , Microservices
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2) Coforge - HSBC client
3)BMC SOFTWARE - But the tech stack is core java and legacy application
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TIA

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hi fishes

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Got the Offer Letter from 
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which says I need to provide the relieving letter/experience letter. But the thing is I have not received it (it will take some time). I only have resignation acceptance letter.

Can we still proceed for bgv process and tell Citi that I will provide the relieving letter later on when i get it.

(already passed my LWD: 2nd nov)

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I just started a new job 2 months ago, benefits and PTO don’t start until 90 days in so I still have a month before I can take off any time, and today found out my company doesn’t offer paid maternity leave.
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Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

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