At what level is it most optimal to exit consulting? I’ve heard people say Principal is too late. Recruiters tell me leaving as a Jnr Manager is no different to leaving as a Snr Associate.

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You can always come back to Consulting once you leave. It’s breaking in that’s the hard part for most.

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Manager. No real benefit making it to principal. Actually more difficult finding the right role

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I’d say either manager or partner. From what I’ve seen, SM exit opps are not noticeably better than M ones

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I got much better offers as a principal than a manager. After hitting the 12 month mark of principal was best

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