Saw a post on the consulting forum about product management vs consulting. Seems like PM is all the rage right now. Decent hours (50-60) with potential to make 7 figures (L7 or L8 levels), while living the tech lifestyle. Did any of you consider doing something like the google apm or Facebook rpm programs? Why did you decide against PM/pick banking instead?
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Very different skills? Also once you start making good money, being able to invest it well matters far far more than your salary.
I chose not to pursue pm because I wanted to work in finance and learn how to be an investor. Sounds obvious but the two are totally different fields/skill sets.
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