Considerations when comparing a product manager offer at FAANG vs tech unicorn? Tech unicorn role is a higher level position but the product is not as interesting to me. Appreciate any perspectives!

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You can always go FAANG to unicorn, the opposite is not always true

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OP, I’d lean to FAANG, especially because product specifically at FAANG holds more weight and because product in general is difficult to break into. If you were also a product manager, I might say otherwise given other details. Now I have a question back for you. Any tips on what worked /didn’t work for you in getting these product offers coming with a consulting background? I’ve been at it for months and barely getting any traction whatsoever.

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