Better pay for long term - consulting or industry? Currently 4 years in out of university, trying to decide where to focus next

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I don’t think you could’ve possibly been more vague.

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Which industry? Makes a big difference

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Retail, Tech or startups

Honestly I don’t, there are startups in every industry

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