Back end job at Goldman Sachs vs client facing at a small consulting firm. Which?

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Definitely absolutely consulting firm. GS is awful especially the back office roles trust me it’s a mess.

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Even if the consulting firm is almost WITCH reputation?

Yeah I feel like people get somewhat seduced by the big name banks but if you’re in a back office role there, 1. The comp really isn’t that great and 2. You’re looked at as a 2nd / 3rd class citizen

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Back office is a dead end. Client facing will develop real skills. Even if the GS name gets you an interview somewhere, it won’t get you a good job most likely because it will be clear you only worked in back office.

So i vote consulting firm. Or neither, since both aren’t ideal options. Depends on what “small” means.

Thank you!!! I'll think about all

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