Attended a top 5 UG and have 1 YOE. Doing mostly public sector work right now. Hours are fine, but pay is not at all competitive and the work is slow and not interesting. Thinking of exiting to something that’s more intense and stimulating. Thoughts on next steps? Should I try to apply and lateral to a different firm that isn’t so public sector focused?

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Same boat. Commercial consulting has better pay and is faster paced. Alternative is a high paying industry job or finance.

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What is your pay?

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Lol okay then

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In the same boat with 2YOE. I felt stuck for so long, but just had a final round with a FAANG that reached out to me. Sometimes you’ve just gotta stick it out and wait for opportunity.

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Honestly I have no idea. I’ve got the “open to opportunities” thing on but I don’t think anything else is particularly special.

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