Hi there – I am writing to see your opinion about a decision that I am going to make.
I received a one-year entry-level contract from Bain and the recruiter promised to propose a full-time offer after the period. In addition, I received an offer from a central bank that's going to fully sponsor me to do both master and PhD in economics in US universities.
I am sure that I don't want to work as a researcher, but I think a PhD is a great credential that will help me to make a great career switch afterward.
I am interested to see what's your thoughts as a management consultant about the options? Thank you for your time.
Hi Ian, thank you for your answer. I understand that PhD programs train people to become a researcher. However, I see a lot of leaders hold PhDs and do work that has nothing to do with research. For example, a lot of the ministers in my country hold a PhD! They received the opportunity because they are capable of doing the work and because of the credential the PhD gives them. I might take the Bain option because they doing the work that I really want to learn.