I worked at FAANG for 4 years before pivoting to T2 consulting 2 years ago. Top 10 UG with STEM major.
I am expecting to make M next year.
And I'm hoping to pivot to MBB soon.
Should I pivot now as consultant at BCG/Bain or Associate (McK)? or Should I pivot to MBB as M after I hit M at my current firm and working as M for a year?

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Pivot! Pivot! PIVOTTT!

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Pivot pre-M, M level external hires do poorly at MBB

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Pivot when you have an offer. Start the process now and jump if you get it.

Otherwise, work hard to make M and then try again (if that’s what you want)

I get that feeling for sure after you’ve fought hard for a promotion, but i think that’s short sighted. A couple years is pretty meaningless, but if i were you I’d focus on the stories you built there that make your story a standout. Life isn’t measured by your speed of progression at MBB - now that I’m further into my career, can see plenty of people who progressed quickly and flamed out / plateaued, or bloomed late and passed others.

They’re also hiring plenty of laterals these days but you may find like me that by the time you get that offer that life changes make the lifestyle untenable altogether…the risk of CTL also doesn’t go away. If anything, consensus seems to be higher risk when coming in at lateral.

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