Not really sure what I want to do with my career. Anyone else wondering what they should do? Should I get an MBA? Should I exit to Tech? Should I stay in consulting and grind to partner? I’m only working for the money otherwise I’d be a chef or a DJ lol

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I grew up working different mechanical jobs and now I miss working with my hands and being outdoors lol. Rather new to this line of work but I’m already wondering how people stay interested long term.

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Totally can relate this post. I feel extremely ambitious and have roles I want to jump to but I'm usually capped based off of YOE. Working to define my purpose and passion as well

Feel like I'm just no progressing more or less performing a function. I got potential but coach said hold the 6th man spot, essentially.

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I’m only here for the exit opportunity. Write down your priorities on a sheet of paper from what you value the highest to lowest and just go for it

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stuck btwn wanting to enjoy live and making money

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I’m in the same boat. So much uncertainty.

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Ugh, I'm 25 and depressed because I'm not satisfied with my life. I'm questioning whether my job should bring fulfillment or should it just pay the bills?

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bro literally, i’d be a barber if it wasn’t for this bag 😭

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100k >> prestige. Just super scared to pursue it bc what if I go broke and/or can’t find the time to fully invest in learning the craft

All valid options, I’m in the same boat, consulting is boring and easy

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Damn, not sure I’m glad to see we’re all in the same boat but here we are. 25, ~2.5 years in, and so burnt out

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I'm down to be burnt out at the BCG pay scale though. Hire me Dad/Mom 👀

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Decide whether money makes you happier than pursuing your true passion (chef/DJ)

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In the same boat here, starting to think about the pros and cons of my current position, how I feel about them, and making decisions based off of that.

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Same here starting to think the crazy grind isn’t worth it since I work just for $. I don’t know what my passion would be besides maybe sports but theres no money there lol

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@D3 any of the professional sports teams analytics depts

Just let it ride brother

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Word!!!!!!

If you are here for the money I don’t see why you’d spend an opportunity cost 350k+ on an MBA lol.

My alt jobs are also chef and DJ lol. I’m going to b school to exit to media and entertainment

Come to executive search lol they pay us really well and everyone here is in the same boat - have a ton of partners who are still figuring it out but making enough bank that they can spend time thinking about what they want to do with their lives without worry

True Search

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