Is exiting to Corporate Strategy very different as an Associate vs as a Senior Associate?

I want do to Corp Strat as my next step after consulting, but not sure if the promo to SA is worth pursuing (takes 3 years to get the promo) or if I should try to exit after 2 years as an Associate

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Job wise no, as a direct promote SA with 3 years experience you’re unlikely to see different roles than an A with 2 years experience.

Salary wise possibly; A->SA is exactly the kind of comp jump that basically doesn’t exist outside of consulting. Getting promoted then trying to match the salary externally is going to get you to that level way faster than trying to get raises in industry.

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