Left MBB 2 years post Mba to pursue equivalent pay and amazing wlb in a “big old tech” strategy team (think IBM, Dell, HP). I thought boring work would be fine in the context but after 1 year it’s getting to me. How would you think about exit timing to avoid “leaving too fast” but also avoiding becoming branded as an old tech guy? Does the old tech experience look bad for FAANG-like prospects?

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Give me your job. 2 years post MBA as well

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Don't worry about any of this meta stuff. You'll be fine.

Find a job you want and jump.

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I wish being bored was my problem

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I was previously ibm, and msft at least moves at 10x the speed. Somehow there’s still respect for old tech- not sure why, we’re destroying them - but I’d move earlier rather than later as I think your skill development will lag

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