How many years at the Senior Manager level without getting the Partner nod before you feel not valued?

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Depends on the firm, discipline, and region. You need to understand what is going on in your specific situation with your peers - a 5 year senior manager in some disciplines should be expecting promotion shortly, while in other disciplines, there is a greater expectation on years as a SM. Small offices might have additional hurdles based upon book of business necessary to support a promotion. Sorry I cannot be more specific, but it really does depend on a bunch of factors. My background is in various disciplines in a few different B4 firms, and the only consistency is inconsistency.

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Which firm? What geographical area? And what function?

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Being able to make partner is usually dependent on the book of business you have created and brought into the firm. At Moss there is a 3.5mm new business requirement you have to bring in before even being considered for a partner spot. Have you brought in any new business to help support you partner play?

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3-8 years is typical. Anything longer than 8, you’re not making partner

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