How many years should you put in at MBB before trying to switch to FAANG? ~9 months in and would love to switch as soon as possible, but don’t want to be seen as leaving too early

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FAANG companies don’t care how long you’ve stayed at a particular company, if that’s your concern.

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They don’t really care the hours you have worked. They care about the impact and your fit for the role. So you may be overselling this consulting hours thing. I was there and thankfully had worked with cloud tech.

2-3 years is prob optimal, but 1-1.5 is fine if you really want to leave

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Same situation. I just want to get a promotion before switching so they don’t think that I leave because I am not good. Is it a bad mentality?

Yes, if you want to leave, just leave. Recruiters don’t care/know the pace of promotions in consulting. I’ve seen people passed up for promotions 2x and never got promoted for their 3 years in consulting get the exact same role at FAANG as an SC who switched with the same YOE. I see industry typically cares more about YOE rather than title for placement/leveling. I will say you’re a more attractive recruit after 2-3 years though rather than 1.

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