Would you leave SM role in Consulting and move to industry as a Product Manager? Why or why not?

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If PM in FAANG maybe, but otherwise probably not - It’s of an entry level position

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no way!

What about pm at mbb?

That’s not a true product manager, you’d be in a consulting role to industry’s product manager. However, it would still be a cool position

It’s passion at that point. It’s a step back in a much more targeted / restrictive role.

Depends on what your priorities are, career trajectory, travel restrictions etc.

Considering this now and mainly it’s to get a different experience. But I’m struggling with the level differences so haven’t yet made a decision. It’s a good question!

I have found that industry guards and vets for the product manager roles zealously but does not pay as much - esp. high tech.

PM you’ll probably make less... 120k? If SC probably worth it, probably not worth it at the manager level unless you get faang

Considering this at the moment. It seems way more impactful and potentially better for career long term than what we do in SAP consulting

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