Question - I’m trying to figure out what to do next. I have 3.5 YOE started at Analyst and was promoted quickly through Sr. Analyst, Consultant, and Sr. Consultant. I have the support and feedback for Managing Consultant in the fall. I’m in Digital Strategy at a boutique firm, and I am uncertain of whether to stay, try to go for one of the strategy firms to “credentialize” my consulting experience, or move to Tech/Startup.

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I guess you need to answer a few questions for yourself. What do you want your finances to be, work life balance, interests, long term plan, etc. breaking this down will lead you to your answer

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That’s understandable. I’m young as well and i have 3 massive names on my resume, so ik they help me. BUT i also know how to deliver what i have done. So i think the names help a little but not like they are needed. I guess do u have a specific interest? If you want to be fully in tech in a specific area then probably go tech side. If you are still curious and dont care too much about what you do then maybe MBB firm js the way to go.

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Do you HAVE to do something? Are you saving for a house, wedding, kids, vacation,…?
Do you feel an inner guilt if not growing?
It sounds like you’ve got a great thing, perhaps you create 2-3 “capstone projects” at the boutique and then become a hot candidate when recruiters are trying to poach you away.

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