If you could go back in time and restart your career what are some things you would change?

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IB, not consulting.

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^Because S/He is working IB hours and banking only half

I would’ve majored in CS and studied more. that said I also know I probably wouldn’t have actually studied more and I had a great time in college so can’t complain. Also looking at getting a CS masters now and potentially pivoting so it’s never too late to change things up

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If you’re referring to Computer Science, I thought I’d share some thoughts on this. I considered this pathway last year, and the general consensus was you’ll be largely stuck in the field of your major (e.g. software development, coding, business IT).

If your goal is to use it in a general consulting role, you don’t need to be this much in the detail, that’s why you get specialists. That being said, I’m now pursuing my Masters of Data Science, because it includes general overview of IT (without too much detail), and I see it’s more applicable in a generalist position (and with the way the world is moving).

Just my 2 cents though. :)

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I would get an engineering degree

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Unfortunately, I got my engineering degree ten years too early ... but I would have gotten a genetic engineering degree if it were available. That said, a degree in engineering has placed my fellow grads in the worlds top law, consulting, engineering, medical, and related professions when they went after a M/PhD afterward. Definitely a flexible launching point. That said, I also have fellow engineer friends who are still working on the same inane projects 20 years’ hence

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I would have quit my first industry job 4 years earlier than I did. My manager made it clear that my career path is short and that comp would be capped, and for some stupid reason, I remained optimistic that I would change groups or prove my value enough to override those ceilings. Not the case. Total compensation increase was 5k in 4 years and total seniority bump was from “analyst” to “analyst II”.... whatever the hell that means. What a colossal waste of time.

At least I learned something from it: I tell my team members exactly what’s next and how to get it, and I confirm/adjust my trajectory with my own practice director every quarter.

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I would have selected a different major that didn’t require additional schooling. Student loans suck

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Would have taken eight years to graduate from college instead of seven

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Went to law school and been an ambulance chaser or tech recruiter

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Would have gotten a computer science degree instead of a psych one, would have benefited me more

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Nothing. Sounds a bit trite but it’s all learning. First degree was an intellectual waste of time but having had crappy jobs and more life experience was fun (maybe not at the time but in hindsight) and has made me better at my jobs now (and more motivated not to screw up!). In consulting terms, I’m a few years older than some peers but have a lot more credibility with some clients.

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I would have stayed in one Firm, been patient, and continued my way up vs jumping at key points. I chose the wrong times to jump.

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I would’ve never joined Deloitte. Worst experience ever and straight out of college. Took a good shrink and lots of money to fix the damage that horrible company caused me.

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I’m much more taken care of at Booz. I’ve been with them for 6 years. Had 2CMs so far and while polar opposites, they took care of their personnel. I also noticed customer rated us differently when they find out we are Booz. Yes, money wise Deloitte is better but if you’re looking for stability, respect and actually smart people - Booz is the place. I can’t tell you how many time Deloitte people tried to pass OUR work as theirs.

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I would’ve taken the ~ 8% pay cut and taken an industry job with a lot less stress, more growth opportunities, and flexible working hours. Probably the biggest mistake I’ve made professionally to date.

I’ve realized that $$$ aren’t the only thing to take into account when looking to get a new job.

After turning down this job my team and I got laid off from our company. I recovered and was able to find another consulting gig, but I’m not happy at this new firm.

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Is it not too late to do that now? I’m in industry looking to jump into practice, so I’m interested to hear what you have to say

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major in something useful in college. i’m glad i studied what i liked (political science) but it was pretty useless for my job. i was afraid of too much math (only did through calc 1), challenging myself, and failure. i feel that one reason i got fired from my first job was because i wasn’t up to the challenge, because i didn’t have enough challenging experiences prior.

then again, majoring in something that was easy and i was good at gave me a good GPA, which led to my first job in the first place, which led to all the jobs i’ve had since. so idk.

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Should have focused on maths + programming, and worked on the trading floor

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Would have studied and sat for the CPA exam before taking my first job.

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I would have practiced programming more and would have moved to Canada or Singapore ! Never ever to the US.

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I did the reverse: Singapore to US.. I’m glad I did Singapore when I just started working. I never left office before 6 pm in Singapore when I just started my career. Work life balance is a bit of a challenge in Singapore, not sure now. Left there 6 years ago.. but I’m happy with all the rich experience Singapore had given me. It will always be my home..

A masters degree other than MBA. Classics or science based (exclude computer science).

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Get good grades in high school. I graduated with a 2.38 GPA despite taking honors classes in a second-tier school. Still did okay but it took me a while. Aspergers, attention and sensory problems contributed to it but they didn’t know about these things in the ‘70s

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Should have got my Master's degree. Got into top-20 universities for CS but didn't follow through as didn't have the finances (personal or family) for it. Barring that I would have chosen my first employer better.

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Apply directly to BCG straight out of college without wasting time in minor consultancies thinking I wasn’t good enough.

As a matter of fact, I am.

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