Laid off with 1.5 YOE at a boutique firm doing mostly strategy work (2018 grad, t25 school). Luckily, I’m okay financially for now. What would you do in my position? Would love any advice from you 🐠!

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I would suggest go for a PM or strategy role in big tech. Better $$ and more stability.

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More - I’d like to work in either consulting or strategy at a tech firm, and get an MBA in a few years. Consulting seems to be a difficult place to land at the moment - not many firms are recruiting, and those that are generally want candidates with more experience. I’m a bit lost!

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Sorry to hear this. What firm?

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