Got an unexpected startup offer and am weighing leaving BCG after 1year. Comes with 40% comp bump+equity, and huge responsibility increase (2 steps from C-suite, likely managing teams within a year, potential to develop own product and own P&L). I’ve done diligence on the firm (well positioned & capitalized) and team (like the ppl, direct mgr is ex McK & great). But I can’t shake the fear that I’m making a mistake by leaving so soon... anyone else face similar decisions or feel these qualms?

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You basically got the result you wanted from consulting in a shorter time. No regrets.

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What level are you at bcg? It’s not too soon if this is the role you’ve been waiting for. Why wait longer just to risk not getting the job later (if this is what you actually do want)?

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Huron 1, appreciate the perspective! That was my original plan, but I think at this point it’s the right move for me. Gotta roll those dice!

Simple: if you believe in the startup 💯 then yes. Otherwise, no.

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Whoa startup paying that much? What funding stage is this company in? I’m curious because I’m also interviewing with a startup.

Consulting is not all that anymore and arguably leaning curve is even more steep as you get wear so many different hats. I have been in consulting for ~15 years and wish I I left the industry sooner.

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Take it. Heathcare AI is probably the hotest space right now. Great offer considering they are in a mid-stage growth and you can make a meaningful impact. The equity option alone will make it worthwhile if the shop goes public a few years or get acquired. I am looking into the tech space. The comp base tends to be low in most start-up's because they want to conserve cash. The incentive is the valube of their options, which is a gamble. If you see the potential in the maket and understand the value of their products and it attracts good talent, make the move.

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1 year Post MBA BCG or post under grab BCG?

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Do it. Consulting is always there.

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How did they find you?

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LinkedIn. I have a pretty similar background to the hiring manager which probably helped

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As others have mentioned, the door is usually always open to return to consulting firms after you leave (on good terms).

Another way you can think about is through the lens of mininizing regret. Everyone's calculations look different, but I think I'd regret missing out on {cool, new, exciting opportunity} versus missing out on {more of the same job I've already been doing}

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