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Becoming too senior too soon |
| Message Name: |
Becoming too senior too soon |
| Date Posted: |
08/03/2000 |
| Message: |
Hi all,
Would like your opinion on this.
I am working with a boutique Internet consulting firm (Asia) and working at a very senior level. Its *not* a mama-papa shop, we mostly have ex-consultants from big5 + toptier strategy firms (BCG, ATK, MCK), we have cream clients in our state. However, I realize that I lead teams, lead projects and my work spans:
- strategy
- research
- a LOT of application design + development (i lead the team as well)
- a lot of database design
- some recruiting
I get paid > 150,000 USD p.a., I have a Masters degree from a reputable univ as well, I have a big5 background (among others), I am fairly sharp (I am writing an honest message, so pls ignore this self-appreciation), I know Internet technologies VERY WELL and am well-connected so I sporadically keep getting clients to the business.
Now, all this is fine, but I am 26. I am wondering: with this, WERE I to change jobs, would any other company (like Andersen or Sapient) consider my past experience at this senior level and my skills + connections, and give me a better offer, or will I be given a reality thump?
In the so called "new economy", is it still your grey hair that matter? (I remember that the big5 I worked with had such biases - perhaps because of its British background).
Thanks for reading me out! :) I'd really appreciate any responses.
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