Recently started my 2nd year as a consultant at BCG and decided to look for something more sustainable. Feeling great relief that I've finally made this decision but a bit nervous as well. Current salary is $185K and looking for something in that range and <50 hours/week. I hope that's realistic. Any advice on what to look for/how to go about it? I am just starting this journey. For context, I am post-MBA and used to work in deal sourcing/negotiations for an IB (didn't do modeling).

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Good luck! I’m an A just starting to look for an exit as well so you’re definitely not alone!

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You too, eh? APC1 checking in who is at the breaking point and now sending out feelers.

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Yo same

I will be in your same shoes at the end of my APC1 year

It depends on where you are in the country and your background. In NYC, Chicago, West Coast, etc? Very doable. In Minneapolis, Detroit, Pittsburgh? Not so much.

Seems a bit high by about 10-15k but you might get based on bcg name

You can get 250 in tech easy (total comp with equity, salary may be slightly lower) for HCOL, a bit less for other geographies.

Dependent on industry/geography.

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