BCG peeps: What's the process and timing to be evaluated for PL --> Principal promotion? I see some people getting it after 18 months, 21 months, 24 months...

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It's actually calculated including time spent as C. So 3.6 is the quickest (3y6m), then 3.9 and then 4.0 and 4.3. The norm is 4.0, anything earlier is quick.

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^ what finisher said

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How new are you to the firm? Everyone has like 3 CDCs per year, where this discussion takes place. Both C->PL and PL->P

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@finisher - Very new, so I appreciate your help here. Have a good day!

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You should feel comfortable to discuss these things with your CD advisor as well.

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I think it's 2 CDCs a year, every 6 months really. But they have 4 CDCs a year (at least in my office), so if you're up for promotion you won't miss the 3 month window

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@finisher - Thanks. Anything in particular that impacts timing? Other than performance in general, obviously. Does your start date as a C play into it, or is everyone evaluated every 3 months, regardless of start?

And there are cases where folks take 2.3 to make PL but still make P in 3.9. So it's not purely linear.

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