Has anyone moved from LS to in-house corporate strategy? I'm curious about how the opportunities compare to client-facing consulting. What's the biggest difference I could expect if I make that switch?

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What does corporate strategy even do?

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LS corporate strategy sounds boring af

More interesting work & ownership, less control over your future, more pressure by a mile

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I’m still in consulting, but a few of my former colleagues have moved in-house. From what they tell me, it’s definitely a trade-off... there's more stability and fewer last-minute crises, but also fewer of those big “wins.” It sounds like it's more about steady progress over time instead of trying to impress clients every week.

Which is more stressful?

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