Fell for the good old bait and switch into a 6 month staff aug / PMO role. Worth using pull from previous SMs / Partners I’ve worked with who already signaled they have concrete project for me? (Cont)

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Or realize that PMO and staff aug are easy, chill projects that will let you relax for six months. Also realize that they provide some of the best opportunities to hone your people and project management skills, learn how to build strong client relationships, and embed yourself with the client to learn how to read what they really need.

I know it isn’t exciting, but PMO is a great way you can show you “operate at the next level” during a promotion year. And in industry, most management roles are just that kind of work, only you do it forever. Better learn how to do it the right way now

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I think it can be as relaxed (or not) as you want it to be. Go in with the mindset of skill development and prioritize getting really good at otherwise-boring PMO tasks. Assuming your next role is manager-like (mine is), you might be surprised how quickly you can stand out if you have your PMO act together. I went from team lead with a nosy and overbearing PM to a manager role over two projects in about four weeks because I showed I could handle it and let him go sell elsewhere. It’ll only improve your promotion case!

Or not worth the risk of making trouble given that this is my promo year?

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Will previous partners/SM's speak up for you strongly at the round tables if you join their project? If no, then stay put till promos are over in a few months.

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You’re an Associate. Go do what you’re told till you figure out how this whole consulting thing works.

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