Hey all, I'm a Product Manager 9 months into a Big4 consulting manager role. I've come to the conclusion that although I can succeed in consulting, my preference is to own the roadmap and have a larger influence on the 'what' for a product instead of offering recommendations and executing on another PMs backlog. I've now accepted an offer as PM at a well SaaS product company, where I will have a more hands on role, shaping the product and delivering valuable outcomes. Thoughts welcome! :)

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Sounds like you listened to your gut and made the decision. Where ya headed?

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I'm off to Workday, UI Platform PM.

I think you made the right to decision and you’ll be able to do much more of the aspect of your previous job that you’re most passionate about.

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Sounds like a good move

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You do you! You'll learn more and faster. You can always go back to a large organization in the future. Best of luck!

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If you've gotten yourself onto the path you want to be on, you're already doing better than a lot of people. Congrats!

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Sounds like you did the right move, keep moving forward

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Thanks for the encouragement folks!!

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