I heard it is frowned upon to exit into industry without if you weren’t promoted to Senior analyst / consultant. Is this true?

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No one will care. Do what you need to do to advance your career and get paid

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Doubt anyone gives a damn. If there’s an opportunity, take it.

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The people frowning are the partners that missed an opportunity to squeeze more life out of you 🥴 and not pay you for what you're worth.

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Frowned upon by who?

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I know people who started around the same time as me but have exited to FAANG before hitting Consultant, and I’m still at ACN - who’s the real winner here?

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I quit a year in before promotion and doubled my salary at a tech unicorn - my coworkers are still slaving away. Who really won?

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That's what they tell you to keep you there longer

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Frowned upon by who? If they want to pay you then go get the money.

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