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Folks that exited consulting in less than 3 years to industry, what was your rationale for doing so? Just trying to understand the mindset one has prior to such a switch.

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1) better pay
2) better WLB
3) knew I did not have the work ethic to get past manager in consulting

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Hated consulting. Just seemed entirely based on lackluster data manipulation. Culture was very pompous and privileged. If you’re able to exit to a company that appreciates the consulting skillset then the pay should be comparable or better from an hourly standpoint. Work life balance leads to a much better quality of life. No longer have the constant anxiety associated with consulting

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Wanted to take a risk (joined a startup) while the window was still open

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I love it and haven’t looked back.
Very subjective in terms of the ‘window’, but I felt it was more possible to join a company with a higher risk/reward before getting married, having kids, etc.

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Everyone saying better pay, how have the raises been? I only ask because industry jobs for my level have salaries much below my Comp at a boutique. If you leave early to industry, acceleration of pay will likely decrease but the WLB should make up for it. Also in HCOL city FWIW.

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Yup jumped for 30% bump, and will probably only expect 10-15% raises each promo, much less than consulting.

Was a calculated decision on my end.

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1) better pay
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3) feel more valued on my team

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Wish I was smart enough to leave after year 3...took me 5

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Much appreciated.

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Folks that exited consulting in less than 3 years to industry, what was your rationale for doing so? Just trying to understand the mindset one has prior to such a switch.

1) better pay 2) better WLB3) knew I did not have the work ethic to get past manager in consulting

Wanted to take a risk (joined a startup) while the window was still open

Everyone saying better pay, how have the raises been? I only ask because industry jobs for my level have salaries much below my Comp at a boutique. If you leave early to industry, acceleration of pay will likely decrease but the WLB should make up for it. Also in HCOL city FWIW.

1) better pay 2) better culture 3) feel more valued on my team

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1) better pay
2) better WLB
3) knew I did not have the work ethic to get past manager in consulting

1) better pay
2) better culture
3) feel more valued on my team