What is a good path if my eventual goal is PM at Google/Alphabet from a non-technical background? Have an IT Product Mgr offer from a smaller healthcare co that I’m thinking of taking to get that PM title on my resume. 7 YOE @ B4 tech consulting currently

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Take it if the work you’ll be doing is meaningful and will actually give you the experience you want. If the money is good, even better. Healthcare companies usually have complexities within the business, so you have a chance to make an impact and learn a lot. Plus working in such an industry can equip you with some invaluable skills.

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I'd take it if that's your goal

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Same boat as you. I’d take it and get as much PM experience as possible

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