I still cannot make peace with myself… But the situation crashed me heavily..
several months ago, I was told 20% of my batch will be in PIP, and I am one of them. Someone just take the money and left, but I decided to do PIP and eventually failed anyways.
I got two months to find a new job, one months just passed. I tried my best to reach out to headhunters and people I know. basically applied every company I can think might be a fit.
I joined the firm one and half a year ago after college, and this is my first job. so my tenure is limited and limits my potential job search. My resume is basically a Bachelor degree + 1.5 yrs at MBB
Now I have several options.
A) strategy role at a well-known tech company, same salary but WLB
B) strategy role at another local tech company, 30% salary raise but huge scope
C) product manager role at a well-known company, 20% salary raise and something new, a lot to learn lol
D) investment manager at a unicorn, 25% salary raise and need to lead junior analysts, I am not sure if I can handle this….
E) keep looking for new roles…but I don't see new interviews coming
F) headhunter told me a tier2 consulting is hiring (actually tier 1.5 if you say so., not sure if I should go). I think its hard to explain in the future why from MBB to tier 2. But I also dont think 1.5 yrs at consulting makes me well-trained for the future…
I still wish I can keep up with my peers at MBB in the future…
I dont care short-term cash flow, but in my country, employers always ask your current salary to set according $$$ when you do job-hopping….
And i am thinking of doing MBA later, should I just pick one offer and planning for MBA to restart, or should I try to get my ass in a tier 2 consulting first? Or if there is any other advice or any aspects that I should consider, I am very much appreciated to learn your perspective.
Last but not least, I tend to believe I really have some problems with my technical skills (excel modeling etc.), making me less confident to stretch myself in new roles.