Consulting Career
Is it too soon to leave consulting a few months after being promoted to manager?
If I get promoted to manager and then receive an attractive industry opportunity two or three months later, does leaving that quickly undermine the value of the promotion? Do I need to stay in the manager role for a year first to look credible?
Ian’s Answer
Honestly, leaving shortly after promotion is a very common strategy!
If you can leverage your new title to get a same-level role elsewhere for good pay and work-life balance, that can absolutely be a path to take!
I wouldn't be worried about exact timeframe. Getting promoted to manager shows that you "made the cut". At that point you really have free reign...and you should have even better offers coming your way.