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@earlyclover72173 hours agoDenmark
Is MBB worth leaving a job you actually like?
- Consulting Career
I have a job I genuinely like, good manager, decent hours, and solid progression. MBB is still attractive for the learning and brand, but this isn't an escape situation.
How would you think about the tradeoff when the current job is already pretty good?
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I may have a shot at MBB, but the likely entry level is one step below my current title in industry. Pay would still be okay, but on paper it looks like a demotion. Would you care about the title drop if the long-term move makes sense?
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Mayank G.CoachA lower title can still be a rational move if the role gives you stronger long-term development, compensation, exposure, or future options. Titles are not perfectly comparable across industries and consulting firms.
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