At a M7 (or top 10), whatever floats your boat. Have successfully finished my qualifiers. I know my goal is industry and I’m starting dissertation proposal stuff now (will take around 1.5-2 years to complete), should I opt for a Master’s and start working now? Should I get the PhD? Let’s look at this from a strictly career perspective. My goal is to come back to consulting.

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If you're that far you might as well do the dissertation to get your PhD. If your goal is to come back to consulting, I'd prioritize time in the FT workforce since few count years in the PhD toward YOE. You can definitely do a dissertation PT even if it takes a little longer.

Feel free! Happy to answer any questions

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