I joined Google as a Product Marketing Manager just under a year ago. I feel immensely lucky to have my role but at the same time, I feel disheartened that there’s little if any career trajectory.

I have always been a hard worker and don’t mind working in a demanding environment. What’s important to me is being in a meritocratic environment where I can make a decent amount of money and there’s a potential for both short and long term growth. Do I go for MBB, product management, or MBA?

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Fwiw I switched from MBB to a PMM role at Google, and I’ve found the opposite to be true. I’ve learned so many more skillsets since joined, and the extra free time gives me the opportunity to pursue a graduate degree online and start a side business. It’s all up to your ability to push yourself independently of pressure from others.

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I don’t. I’m in another org

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MBB is your best bet here.

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Is BCG currently doing experienced hiring (for non consulting backgrounds)? Or has that been paused/slowed?

I went from the APMM program at Google to MBB and thought it was the right decision. As much as I enjoyed the culture and lifestyle at Google, I felt like I was learning and developing much more at MBB.

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Thank you for sharing, really appreciate it :)

What is the difference between product manager and product marketing manager

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A product manager is someone that acts as the voice of the customer in product conversations and shapes the direction of the product, from ideation to launch. A product marketing manager is someone who finds ways to sell the product, using their understanding of the customer to position it as well as possible.

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We’re in the same Reddit too lol

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