Hey guys, I saw a post yesterday and it made me wonder. Does working at LEK somewhat limit exit opportunities that pay higher? I’ve been here about 3 years, and realistically I would not jump unless to a manager role with TC $200k+. Apart from PE, what does that leave me? Really not looking to stay, and would be open to other consulting firms, or quite literally anything. Get me out 😭

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… 3 years in consulting is already very late to start recruiting for PE

Problem with exits into industry that meet comp expectations is usually because the positions that pay in that range require operational experience within industry. Obviously not always the case, but it is a more common roadblock.

If you already have industry operational experience, shouldn't have a problem making an exit

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Yeah, that’s the problem. And also, many roles are very fixed to YOE it appears. 3 years of YOE is still 3 YOE, no matter where. It’s frustrating.

I’ll be quitting a corporate strategy job that pays 210-230 in a few months. Manager is ex McKinsey and a total nightmare lol

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How so? We may be hiring an ex-McK to our corp strat team here soon

Depending on what your focus area is, I'm sure you can find roles in industry that pay over $200k TC

Looking at only high paying jobs will naturally limit your options no matter where you work

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