How hard is it for a 2nd year Senior to make the jump to Manager?

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I don't know your specific situation, but after 18 yrs. in consulting I would advise against early promotion unless you were hired in at the wrong level. I have seen so many great analysts/consultants/managers get promoted too early. They usually spend longer at the next level than their peers and it ultimately hurts their career. It is better to be over prepared before moving up than moving before you are ready.

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Pcw3 you're an idiot. Ever heard of Doogie howser

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^it shouldnt.

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I did it last year. Had lobbied hard from the very start of the PY.

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Yes possible. I know someone who went from SA to M in ~1.5 years. Just have to have the right people supporting you

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1. Has FS been doing well this year?...I thought it hadn't
2. Is there a need for an additional Manager?
3. Do other people (i.e., Partners) think you're ready?

...if the answer to all three is yes, you may have a shot.

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D1 you sound credible with your insults and thinking a show reflects reality

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Pcw3- you sound stupid with your lack of knowledge of age discrimination . Sit down

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I don't get why anyone who has been an SA for 4 months thinks they're ready to be promoted to Manager. Earn your stripes.

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I had to take on a manager role 3 months into the job... helped me promote the next year. Sometimes stripes are just thrown at you.

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Lol my counselee is a second year Senior and he has been lobbing hard. Actually can make a decent case for a second year promo, but I'm not putting him up because I don't think second year promos make sense, they need more experience.

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@EY2 is it really your call? You're a shit CC/PML if you think he/she could handle it but just "don't think second year promos make sense"

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@K1 actually yes, it is my call.

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What part of the firm? Depends on industry I think

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At pwc1...FS Advisory

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Age matters. Background on that, education, etc.

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It shouldn't, but it does. Just like background and age matters for A2 to SA1

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Not common. I'm shooting for it and I'm already trying to position myself only 4 months into SA

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Are you and MBA hire? If so, 2 years is the norm I've seen in advisory (DDV, FE, customer)

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I am in exactly the same spot.

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