Does it make ‘sense’ to try go from B4 SM to T2 (level down) ? I think I wanna keep doing consulting through Partner but I also enjoy work that is more strategy focused. I’m 28 so I feel like I have time to find my best path. Anyone done similar pivots ?

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Think about it this way.

If you’re down for the partner goal, which path has the highest probability of allowing you the opportunities to get there?

If you’re miserable in B4, chances are you won’t make it. If a “T2” would make you happier with the day to day work, then perhaps there’s an argument for it.

Consultant 1 is a good example of an anecdote and uninformed piece of advice. Banking could pay a lot more or it might not. MBB could pay a lot more or you could get counseled out back to square 1. MBA could be good but brings with it debt and more competitiveness in the path (potentially more return).

Focus on doing what you enjoy and building the network of support.

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Friend did B4 -> MBA -> Banking at around that age. He's making more money than he ever would in any sort of consulting. I'm sure you could do that and go to MBB too.

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Personally don’t think B4 to T2 (assuming you mean the ~LEK/Kearney/OW group) is a level down. If it’s fine financially and with the work you want (and culturally, bc smaller firms tend to have “stronger” cultures), I think it makes total sense.

He means he'll be starting at T2 one level down from his current role at B4. T2>B4

Yes I think it makes sense based on your post. T2 has been extremely different than B4 in my experience. The strategy work is definitely at a different level and the pay is a big step up with how the bonuses are structured.

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