Is product manager an appropriate exit from consulting? Is there an opportunity to boomerang back as at manager level or higher?

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I certainly did lol

Op, pm is actually one of the preferred exits from consulting.. read the many old threads on thia very bowl.. and you dont “need” to code too.. But yes, you will have to have the right skills to land the role..
Why you would want to boomerang, though, is beyond me!

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Product management is often a role many tech CEOs held when working up the ranks. I'd say it opens doors rather than closing them.

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Is this some very weird, new form of gaslighting?

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Lol no gaslighting. I like how diversified consulting can be and don’t want to burn any bridges.

Not sure why you'd want to go back to consulting after being a PM unless you miss the lifestyle and you want less money

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This isn’t a common exit.

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Are ya kidding?

No kidding, I wanted to hear some feedback. Looks like I got my answer lol

Don’t see many go from consultant to product manager with no role between.

Key words “not many”, “often”. Yes, it is not a requirement, but definitely helps. If you have absolutely zero tech experience/background, you will be much less respected

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