Hi PrepLounge community!
I have a few general questions concerning a career in management consulting:
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I have heard that most consultants leave after like 2-5 years. Why is this usually the case? Can it be seen as negative when you stay longer than that?
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What exit options do consultants usually take? Why?
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If most consultants only stay for a few years, how does this affect the working environment and my career as an entry level consultant?
It would be really great if you could share your thoughts on this :)
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For exit opportunities to industry, particularly internal strategy team jobs with better work life balance, can one expect a higher salary than the consulting position one is exiting from?
Hi Huzefa, it would be difficult to get a higher salary moving to the industry, unless the consulting position is a junior one. You may end instead with the same salary, although with lower working hours.