In your experience is it better to go into consulting first or technical project management? I have a few offers but the two that I am really considering are AMEX and EYP. I’m curious what the better choice would be for a UG student.

EYP - 90k w/ 10k sign on
AMEX - 84k w/ 11k sign on

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People usually choose consulting over industry over because career progression is a lot faster in consulting, you’ll make more money quicker, and you should learn more as you’ll take on a lot more projects. I’m curious to hear other people’s opinions though

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How easy is it get into a technical field after being a generalist? I don’t want to be in a position where I can no longer use my technical background.

I find with going technical your are thrown in to the deep end as a grad . In consulting grads tend to do more support type work but earn more money ,

I went the technical first route and now consulting

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EYP is higher lifetime earnings on average. Consulting >>> Project management , especially in Amex compared to a tech co

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