If you left MBB as an SM, EM, PL, etc; and then had to take an unexpected multi-year career break, how would you position yourself coming back? Would you look to down-level in a more relaxed setting?

I have offers as an EM, but am nervous about the consulting grind and leading teams right away. Pro of 'relaxed' is I'll have time to catch up on all the 'AI-things' and relearn basic skills. I'm also significantly older than typical cohort given break/life stuff, so worried how it may be perceived

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I’m in my 40s as an EM. No one cares. Depends on what firm you’re returning to. If MBB, I’d definitely prioritize having more runway, because up or out at the EM level has gotten brutal. If you’re coming back to a Tier 2, where up and out is more relaxed, then stick with the level you were at. Downgrading will be frustrating, and at your age and experience you probably want to be managing.

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There are dozens of us!!!

Good to hear and appreciate the perspective. I'm also thinking of corp strat roles as well, just to rebalance towards a 50-60 vs 65+ hr work week

You're right that I should probably be focused on managing vs ICing, I just got a little burned out with it back when and honestly have become more introverted since.

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