Looking for advice, is it a bad idea to take a chance on an early stage startup (20 FTEs) in our current economy or go for it? I'm currently interviewing for a head of product role, and really torn about the timing.
Added context, they raised about $4M in seed funding and the founders say they're overcommitted for their series A which is currently being closed. I've been in product for 7 years, definitely feel equipped to do the job, but would like to stay at least 1.5-2 years if I do this.
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Set the bar higher mate… think Associate straight to Partner with nothing in between.
Is that how you became a partner❓What is the fastest way to become a partner. Here I come, make some room 🏃🏻♀️
This is kind of a non-answer but it really depends on YOE you come in with and how you perform. Promos are effective 10/1 so realistically unless you absolutely kill it in your first year you are most likely looking at a 10/2024 promo to senior.
Depends on if your campus or external hire and what service line. But 2 years is pretty typical.
2 years minimum
It depends. Which country? Audit? Advisory? Tax? Campus recruit or experienced hire? At what point in the performance year?
But the answer is typically 2-3 years.
US. Advisory. Experienced hire. Starting in a couple weeks.
Is it really a time question? Seems like it should be a skills question. What does it take to be a senior? How much is based on actual work vs relationships and politics?
At some firms, the kiss up factor is the key to advancement. I worked at another Big 4 where that is their culture. That’s not here.
1 year minimum if you are a rock star
Couple of years, at 4+ years I would start questioning why are you not a senior yet
2-3 years is standard.
Two years is the typical, however could be three depending of the location!
What service line inside of advisory? I think that would help to know as well.