Thoughts on staying on a long-term project (>6months) with a leader that you really like and respect, but in a topic area that is not challenging and doesn’t provide many development opportunities?

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You just described most careers at Deloitte, mate.

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Lol all the B4 replying as institutional prisoners, MBB looking at real career options. Sigh.

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Hmmm agree with A1 re what point you’re at in your career, if you’re near promo then it’s not ideal.
I would also take into account work life balance and other personal factors. If the only benefit is working with someone you admire I wouldn’t do it.
You can still approach them as a mentor or try to work with them on something more aligned to your development goals in the future.

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EY, too. Been on the same project since June, and just got extended until December...2019.

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Agree with Accenture and McK1...but I’ll throw in another perspective. A great leadership team will also look for step-up opportunities for you - ones that may not appear obvious from the scope. I’d generally prioritize great team with a more “standard” case over mediocre team with more step-up. You can always mix it up next time around, and six months aren’t a ton of time at the end of the day.

Obviously depends on how little room to grow you have, but I think generally the team and network mean more for both your happiness and your long-term career.

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Stay , people you work with matter most in the long run

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At least it’s consistent and around good people !

I think it also depends on what level you are and if there is promo potential etc

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BCG1, don't diminish our experience! Hmph.
(union rules, that's our job to crap on ourselves)

But really I think you're right in all cases. Step up and find a way to own it in your own productive way, or cruise a little but relax. You can't straddle both, you'll go utterly insane.

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Ask for a raise politely or seek new business opportunities for the client where you can do new stuff

What kind of project OP

Will they develop you and have your back at ratings and promotion?

@OP you may receive more relevant answers in the BCG bowl, to filter out the “institutional prisoner” responses.

Is this an org project or PMO role? If the topic area doesn’t push you much, is there a way you could step up your role? I.e. mini PL (if you’re a C). If you’re a new A or C I’d ride with it, it’s nice to have consistency. If not I’d try to get something that pushes you more

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