I am 2 years out of MBA. What do you guys think about “chief of staff” roles? I am foreigner and I am not familiar with this type of role. Is it a downgrade or good potential?

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I know if a guy who took it and performed admirably. He is now a CEO at 40.
I know if another guy who did it and did not do so well.
There is no one answer for you my friend

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I would say it varies widely. Can be anything from a paper pusher/ PMO role to key strategic advisor who get to see how the c-suite sausage is made.

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Can you add more detail? Could be anything

Thank you. That confirms what I was thinking and will help me make more relevant questions.

It’s all about who you’re chief of staffing - but it’s an ego bruiser because it’s viewed as a administrative role - which I know it’s not but that’s the general perception.

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