Anyone who has gone from B4 to independent consulting that can share their experience? I have a potential opportunity to work for a small firm (3 people max) and work as an independent consultant. Still W2 but no compliance stuff. Worried about losing financial/medical benefits and not having the ability to “grow” (no roadmap for partner here!) but may be able to use my experience to go completely independent. Just looking for someone with experience with this to shed pros/cons. Thanks.

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I’ve done it. Been back at a firm for last 6 years. I nearly tripled my pay when I left Deloitte to do this early in my career. Was independent for 4 years. At some point there is not monetary benefit and it’s a career dead end.

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