Currently consultant at bcg. Coming up to 2 yrs in the role and not liking it very much. Joined after industry and with MBA. Considering a role in a consumer goods company as strategy manager. Salary I. The range of 130k base. Any suggestions on how it compares to other exit opportunities? Thanks!

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Unless the bonus range is 50-100%, you’re guaranteed to work 9-5, or you’re about to be transitioned, how is this even a consideration...?

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That’s lower than C at BCG?

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That’s a serious pay cut from BCG, even without factoring in bonuses which would make it worse
Terrible offer unless in a low cost location

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What kind of consumer goods company? Seems low? I have friends that went into rotation programs in industry straight out of bschool that were making close to 150k base.

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You can DM me. I left consulting to go to industry as manager in Retail/CPG. Your offer sadly isn’t super low for F500.

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2 years at BCG after an MBA - I’m sure you’re around at least 220k all in? doesn’t sound right - unless you’re in Europe?

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Are you in the US? If yes that number seems wildly off base if you are 2 years post mba at BCG in a client facing management consulting role.

Salary is low, but you will have wlb. I came from Industry and used to work less than 5 hours daily.

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