Hi! I currently work as a senior consultant but my client (a major bank) has made it clear they would be interested in hiring me full time into a product role (VP). If I want to eventually exit to a major tech company or small start up more aligned to my values (interested in health tech) but stay as a PM — is it better to exit now into this role or stay as a consultant? Anyone have any thoughts/ advice? I feel some pressure to apply, but not certain which role would be best for my career.

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VP looks good and provides resume proof of leadership, I'd say will position you better to be considered an early stage product leader. I often get that we just got funding and now need a real product guy because of my leadership roles on my CV.

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