Would like advice! Currently 21 years old, at a fintech, ~2 YOE (I did some ops work while in college), current base salary is $77K (I commute into the office 3+ days a week in NYC) with other benefits like fully paid benefits, a 4% 401K match, got an RSU grant, unlimited PTO, wifi / gym stipends and a $6K sign on bonus. The culture is awful though and I’m speaking with KPMG tomorrow. Should I switch out of my “cushy tech job” to join corporate? They’d be bringing me on as a “senior 1”
I think a Masters looks better for management roles.
Depends. Are you interested in staying local to your community and working at a smaller firm (100-1000 employees)? If so, a PHR certification is probably better. If you’re interested in working at a Fortune 500 firm, the MHR will open more doors.
Go for a master's if you want to pursue leadership/management roles. If you are more interested in smaller companies, then go for PHR.
I think PHR tends to be more practical personally