Tech PM vs MBB post business school? How do you weigh the options?

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Depending where in Tech, you’ll make more than MBB. But tbh breaking in is hard and you’ll have to be willing to take on some risk with the current market.

MBB is the safer option- they are more recession proof, they have strong names that won’t water down, and you’ll be able to move in a year or two into a solid industry role if it’s not for you.

Tech has more risk- there are highs and lows, the name brand strength can change overnight, And if you’re interested in PM you’ll be starting lower on the pole as non-PM experience isn’t valued much.

I was between the two, ended up in tech. Happy to answer questions.

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1. Wlb (tech)
2. Wlb adjusted pay per hour (tech)
3. Interest/ impact of work (MBB)

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What do you want to do lol, different skill sets

Not a great time to go tech… PE firms and activist HF are starting to replicate the Elon/Twitter methodology e.x. Recent Thomas Bravo deal

Standard is 50% fte reduction for the new wave of tech LBO

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