Those that left consulting, what did you leave to do and did you regret leaving?

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Left to join a startup. My only regret is staying in consulting for as long as I did.

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[Not on fishbowl anymore]

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Left for medical school. Worth it for me. Probably not the"best" decision financially

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M1- how long did you stay in consulting for?

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