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I am in this spot, switched to a group in Accenture where I never have to advance to MD.
It’s great for me. I mostly just focus on project delivery and have zero issues finding roles as I’m a known expert in my area. Usually I have multiple roles I can choose from, even in down cycles, and can choose the one I feel is best for me. Have no sales pressure, I do help on RFPs but also say no if I don’t feel I have capacity and no one pushes back.
Most weeks I work 45 hours or less (and set my own schedule since I lead projects) and I take home around $300k a year all-in from salary and bonuses. I’m good plateauing here and having a chance to enjoy life.
Yes I am SC1. Got the promotion after a few years of going off MD path.
And I don’t know what group I’m in anymore D1 lol, we just did a confusing reorg.
Leave to industry or your own thing but mid level is a trash / trap
Mid level management roles in the industry you work in
I left as an Ap to tech venture investing, now head of portfolio ops in a mid mkt pe fund…love it and out-earning mck partners by 2-3x