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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Thanks for sharing - this is very insightful. Are you yourself in a generalist role in a smaller setup or a specialist in a larger setup now?
What factors would make it or break it for you - in terms of swaying your decision to move from a generalist to a specialist (as you mentioned you prefer the former)?
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If you ask me there's almost no reason to stay in specialist roles for a long period (2-3 years), the only progression is a Team Lead or Head role, but such roles are very limited. Try to move to a broader role or advisory role as soon as you gain sufficient experience.
Was from a big setup, currently at a smaller setup doing a generalist role. If an opportunity presents itself in a good company and growing industry, e.g. Fintech, asset management, electronic trading etc definitely go for it. Pay is good, more breadth of experience, way lesser chance of getting retrenched/offshored. Downside is less "prestige" but that's about it.