How can I avoid being pigeonholed into certain types of consulting/exit ops? I’m 6 mo into the workforce (data analytics/tech), I have no idea what I want/like, & don’t want to commit yet. Any advice?

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Data analytics is a wonderful and lucrative exit opp to be pigeonholed into though

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Agreed. This is what I’m trying to get into myself

Relax. You’ve got a long journey to go. Try what you’re interested in and in this market, certification and new skills are enough to create a new path forward - when you’re ready to switch. As Steve Jobs said, ‘Stay hungry, stay foolish.’

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