At what level would you say is the best time to exit out of consulting? I really value a work life balance and envy my clients who have it.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Every level or even better is before you join

likefunnysmartuplifting

Generally SC and M are the best inflection points for exits

likehelpful

Leaving after 9 years!

like

Manager level and then maybe SC. I’m kind of stuck in consulting.

like

My exit options are few and far between. With my experience and comp expectation, I’m looking to exit as VP or maybe SD. These positions don’t pop up that often. Besides I’m competing against someone who’s already in similar capacity and has had more direct experience and managed a larger team. My experience and JD need to match almost perfect for me to have a serious shot. I have been looking to leave consulting for over a year now. Also it doesn’t help that I’m looking to exit to tech (around L7 level) and I don’t have strong exposure to the industry.

Now! Do it.

like

Unhappiness is very costly — jump whenever you want to.

like

Manager with one year under your belt.

The stress of Senior Manager is not adequately offset by your pay in many cases. Also, you're not significantly more tenured (assuming you're coming from undergrad or MBA) so your exits won't be massively better

Leaving at Analyst/Consultant generally doesn't yield you big raises unless you exit into PE. FAANG is an option but your Manager exits will be better

likehelpful

Private Equity

Yesterday

4 years has been prime for me so far

Incredible but I didn’t have that issue at Accenture or Deloitte either tbh. I think I either underachieved or got lucky. Mix of both maybe.

Manager. I’m locked in too.

Manager 2nd or 3rd year

Haha. Look at all these Directors locked in! (Including myself)

Related Posts

Hi Fishes,
I am a senior infra developer with 5 years of experience. I am looking for job change. I have worked on private cloud infrastructure and have good knowledge on vmware tools like vRA, vRO, vCenter, vROPS, vRLI etc.
I have the basic understanding of devops tools and public cloud like azure, gcp, aws.

Can someone please refer me for a suitable role within their organization?

like

I have been in management for the past 8 years and part of large corporations. I just recently joined a small organization that I have wanted to be a part of for the past 2 years, accepted the role of general manager. This organization knew that I don’t have general manager experience, no payroll experience, no experience setting prices, no purchasing experience and today, 6 days after starting, I have been asked to step down due to not being confident that I will be ready in 3 weeks…

like

BCG 🐠: I heard that all referrals go through some kind of referral portal and that there's a cover letter requirement. How long to hear back after referred, and is cover letter really required? Cont.

Rocket Software Inc looking for a referral for deal desk specialist position!

like

How do you interview for a new position without alerting your current firm that you are looking to leave?

likehelpful

What can ex-consultants (MBB generalist) breast exit to in the video game industry? Any personal examples?

likefunny

Hi everybody,

Looking for some insight/curious to hear how others would handle this situation:

I have an offer I want to accept; I was trying to negotiate for a signing bonus… but they’re not budging.

The issue is, the start date is in a month and I’m up for a promotion in a week at my current company. I would like to leave before I get promoted, I think it would be pretty low of me to accept and promptly quit.

Not the new employer’s problem? Or can/should I try to leverage this?

like

Can anyone please provide the best recommended training link to study for the AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Associate Certification? I want to study for it end-to-end and complete it within a few weeks!

like

Opening for -
1. Principal and Senior software engineer (.Net Core,Java, PHP, Python, AWS)
2. Senior AQ Engineer - Java Selenium

like

Who wants to get 5 referral bonuses and hire 5 audit members that were promised a bonus on 6/30 and it still hasn’t hit our accounts? 🤣🤣

likefunny

Feeling so down right now…I spent months trying to get into a tech company. And when I finally got in, I was then laid off two months into the job. This past month, I applied to 300+ jobs and had 30+ interviews. None of them led to offers due to hiring freezes or internal hires. I just went through 10 interviews with a non-tech company and I don’t know if I will get an offer. I am just so tired of everything. If anyone knows of any PM roles (hardware/software), please let me know. YOE: 2

likehelpful

I have 7 years experience, working as Lead DevOps engineer at 12.7 LPA. I have received an offer from McKinsey and Company for Engineer2 role in DevOps for 29 LPA. I feel I will step down in designation but I will get great exposure in McKinsey. Please share your suggestions, is the offer from McKinsey good to go?

like

Anyone have insights into the culture and WLB at 10x Genomics? Looking at commercial and strategy roles

like

Fishes need urgent help, I have hr discussion soon with wolters kluwer for product management role with 12 yoe

Can anyone guide how much can I ask for
Offer in hand 32 LPA fixed

like

Hello fishes,

Recently gave an assessment for an L3 role....sometime has passed but I have not received any communication from Amazon. Can anyone help with this?

like

Would you wear a suit for an interview for a tech company(uber, netflix, snap)? Usually I wouldn't but this is for a finance/corp dev position so not sure if it's any different

like

Hi guys, I have got an offer from Verizon. Role: MTS-3. Package: 21Lakhs (Fixed) + 12% Variable pay + 45 days of monthly salary as relocation expense + 50,000 joining bonus. YOE: 5.6 Years. Does the package look fine or shall I negotiate further?

Why there are no openings at EY Parthenon?

funny

I am looking for a a talent aquisition role, I have no official degree but I have experience. Looking to relocate to USA. I can work anywhere legally due to my dual citizenship French USA passport. I speak French English and Spanish fluently.

like

Anyone here work for Google or Apple within finance/accounting department ? What is your role?

like

More Posts

Hello, what should be the average CTC for a Campus Recruitment Manager with 10+ years of relevant experience. Tier 2 city. Tier 1 IT Company. Pls help.

like

Could anyone share their experience on starting a small business on Etsy? I am looking to start a small business on the side of my full time job as a creative outlet.

like

Why does eating in your car just hit different

like

Friend is in town visiting and I’m new to the area. Any good bars/gastropubs/speakeasy’s you’d recommend? Looking for yummy cocktails and small plates or bites TIA 👅

like

Has anyone out there worked for a cruise line before? what was it like?

like

Looking for a men's watching ~$350, any suggestions?

like

Monthly take home salary in TCS for 27.23 lacs CTC for an associate consultant?

How hard is 700+ GMAT? My SAT was 2200, wondering how long I'd have to study before comfortably breaking 700.

like

Does anyone know about Kuehne Nagel ? How is the company ?
What ctc should I ask for 3 YOE for Supply Chain Network Engineer?

like

Anyone works at KPMG MN office in the SALT practice and can let me know how it is?

like

The song came out Wednesday!😭

Post Photo
like

does anyone use simplefx for crypto? Do you like it ?

like

Hi Fishes,

Please help me choose one.

BCG - 16.5L (office based)
Nivoda - 21L ( remote) 5.5 work days a week.
Propertyguru - 20L (remote)



Shall I take a Big firm or choose mid size or startup considering the situation of recsission.
I'm new so don't know what to do.

Any advice would be helpful.

like

How’a dynamics ax unit in LTI? Projects? Culture?

Can someone rejoin TCS

like

Hi Fishes, I got an offer from Infosys and my joining date is on March 1st. . Since my current employer didn't accept my resignation as I was in emergency leave, I will need to serve notice period until April 1st. . Will Infosys postpone my Joining date by a month considering this valid reason. Please share your thoughts to take this decision!!! Thank you in Advance!!Infosys

like

I guys i am looking for job change

Tech stack :- java,spring boot, microservices,git,jenkins,docker,kubernate,kafka,mysql,zos.

LWD 12th dec

like

Just started new job at BlackRock- no previous Asset/Investment Management experience. Any recommendations for books or tips on how to learn quickly?

like

Hello Fishes,
I am interviewing for IT Project Manager role at
IQVIA Germany in M&A group. I have 9 years of experience. What compensation should I ask for Germany? IQVIA

likehelpful

I had about 6 years experience at big four auditing mostly PE and hedge funds, left as a manager and switched to industry, have been working at my current job in fund accounting (PE) a little over a year. If I want to switch my job an a year, what salaries range I am looking at? Is it very competitive to find a good paying senior level job? On a separate note, the main reason that I am considering a new job is wlb which still not that good. Do 9-5 jobs really exist at my level with a good pay?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Does anyone know what brand of pillows Sheraton use?? I want me some of that!

like

Wonder what the new name will be for Facebook. Might not be able to call the FAANG anymore, might end up being BAANG....

funnylike

Sunday travel. Tumi bag. QC35. Stainless coffee mug. Running shoes and jeans. Lulu top. What's the meaning of all this?

like

Help! Got a voicemail from the government that my social security has been suspended due to illegal activity. I am confused on what to do. How do I fix it?

likesmart

Thoughts on visible tattoos? Visible like something on the forearm, not a face tattoo or anything. I've been toying with the idea of getting one, but don't want to put serious thought into it if it's a def no in the professional environment still. I'm a woman

like

Anyone heard of Baringa? Specifically Baringa’s NYC Financial Services practice.

like

Is there only one group in FB or multiple mini-forums?

like

So...my friend is paying $6k for a matchmaker to set her up on dates for three months (no not the Indian matchmaker it's someone from philly). I tried telling her that she's probably just better off trying to find love on her own but there's no talking her out of this one. Any matchmaker success stories out there?

likefunny

Coworker complains loudly that testers of certain nationality as a group are worse at their job than local resources. Should I report coworker to HR?

like

Unpopular opinion: I think virtual trivia is boring

likefunny

Anyone else press and hold the laughing reaction a few seconds longer to see the little guy laughing some more. It’s the little things in life sometimes.

funnylikeuplifting

What are the exit ops from IT Strategy consulting?

like

All these NBA teams privately funding COVID-19 test. Which firm going to privately fund their consultants to get tested first?

like

Post lunch afternoon nap- the best part of working from home!

like

Tax advisor said I need to submit stimulus payment receipts this year (1444/1444B). Anyone know how to get these?

like

Experiencing significantly more back pain since the last month. The work setup hasn’t changed. It’s a generic desk, footrest and ergonomic chair. Suggestions welcome on what I can add to my setup to make it more comfortable. I do take breaks and stretch once in two hours.

like

The news of Kobe has me searching and thinking about how I want to spend my time given tomorrow is not a given. Has anyone had tragedy make them consider major change? Did you do it? Did it work out?

likehelpful

What’s the cheapest way to get adobe on home computer?

like

Recruiters are Darwin’s missing link

likefunny

Why is engagement anniversary a thing, we are already married dammit

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal