Currently making $250-300k in an IC tech job. I have thought about trying again for MBB (stopped the interview after I got this job) to grow faster for more supervisory or strategically oriented tech jobs but the pay cut, much worse wlb, and worse tech are hard to swallow. Does it even make sense to go to MBB with that goal? Especially when I could just focus harder on growing where I am?

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No.

You really don’t understand how this works.

There are literally 10,000s of consultants, including at MBB, that would do anything for your job.

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People exit from consulting into tech for a reason. Your tech company likely has more strategic positions you can pivot into. Take a look at that first.

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Nope!! I have worked in consulting for a decade before moving to tech, it’s simply not worth it . Plus the secrecy, multiple bureaucratic layers and horrible pay and working conditions aren’t worth it!!

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I actually did this move (similar salary at Big Tech, went to MBB and took a pay cut for a variety of reasons, including to get management experience) and don't regret it... but it's super dependent on your personality. I found consulting suits me & I plan to stay. I would NOT use this as a stepping stone to get back to tech - salary and promo path in tech would have been faster if I'd just stayed there vs. coming here and bouncing back

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In the 3-4 years it would take you to get into MBB and grow meaningfully before attempting another job hunt, you could have found growth and earned a promo in your current firm, without a pay cut or very bad wlb.

Where are you now? Can we have some more specifics about your company or industry?

Yes. Former Deloitte.

250-300 in an IC role is my dream. Managing people is overrated

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