Should I stay 2 or 3 years in consulting… loaded question but wondering general pros and cons

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Stay as long as it takes to get the exit opp you want. Years are irrelevant.

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Might as well start applying at the 2 year mark, never know how long it'll take

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Pros: title and comp bump, which helps with exits; more connections at LEK in your network
Cons: might lose your taste for life if your projects are burners

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100% true,

Comment if you can add anything other than
"either learn or earn" to this context.

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This is the crux

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