boutique vs. big 4 vs. MBB? Pros and cons.

What’s better: Long-term career at MBB or Private Equity, considering hours, pay, interesting work,..?

How much does a first year manager (Big 4) make in Chicago/Boston/DC? Please specify service line and location. Also, how much bonus do managers usually get on average?

MBB folks: I have a niche skill set (Wargaming) and I was curious if any of your firms do this type of work? While strategic, I'm curious as to whether or not it is too narrow to work at MBB...ctd

Only worked at B4 for 6 months... have an awesome offer lined up in investment banking. I want to take it but I'm not sure I'll like it as much as tax. Will this move sever my ties with PwC ? Cont.

Does MBB work on Salesforce Projects?

I want to get into 1040s..currently at pwc and tried to get into PFS but HR basically discouraged me and said it was a decentralized group. What big 4 would be best to go to ?

I spent 4 or 5 hours searching for the bastille in france in 2017, with several other undergrads, who are now all employed at b4/acn.

Any success stories of getting on a reduced schedule in Big 4 as the primary income in your home? At what level did you change? Unexpected pros and cons?

Looking to leave for TAS. I reached out to contacts in big four and they’re on a hiring freeze. Found a gig at a no name accounting firm’s TAS group that’s famous in its region. It’s a pretty small group. Would leaving big four for a smaller firm hurt me? Alternative is to wait until economy improves enough for big 4 to hire again.

Coming from tech implementation consulting within federal, is it easier at all to get an interview for the federal practice at MBB? I’m aware of what MBB does in the federal space and it’s not far fetched from what the other firms do!

What do tech directors in big 4 make?

I've been following posts on people's reactions to India and Indians on this blog. I'm of Indian descent and raised in the West. Do I have a risk of being stereotyped as "Indian" if I try to join B4?

Finished busy season, 1st year senior at B4. Looking to get out of auditing and accounting. What career paths out there (Transaction Advisory Services, FDD, Valuation, Forensics) are worth pursuing?

Would you leave a big 4 for a smaller firm if they offered you a 50% bump of your current salary? Asking for a friend. Work would be very similar but would also get a title bump.

Anyone has insights on Publicis.Sapient North America’s data practice? How’s the culture compared to big 4? Are they actually startup like / encouraging of innovations? What’s the main culture difference?

All - is it worth jumping to another big 4 to do the same thing for +20-25% bump in pay? I'm currently a Senior at EY in NYC.

Setting some long-term goals and looking for guidance. I’m 28, software consultant, salary is $140k, about to go to a big 4. By 35, I’d like to be a managing dir earning $200k. Outlandish? Reasonable?

SM1 @ Big 4, 13+ exp underpaid(159k). If I move to another Big 4 or comparable firm is it realistic to expect 20-25% pay bump?

When you are a CPA, do the Big 4 reimburse membership fees for state societies like they do for the AICPA?

Began at big 4 doing internal audit consulting, interested in exit to F1 racing as a driver. Has anyone seen this happen? Teams look for drivers who can bring in money, thinking about connecting with

Looking to buy a condo in a Tier 1 city. When I total up mortgage, tax, HOA etc it comes to 55% of my monthly take home. Should I do it? I know best practice is 25% but that's totally unrealistic

Thoughts on DDB here?

Are there a lot of people out there waiting on Yale (rd1) or CBS (ED) interviews/feedback?

Traveling to Paris for a work trip. Anyone want to meet up?

Best anti-aging cream and serum? I just turned 37. I don't have wrinkles yet, but suddenly feel old!

Has anybody left one of the major consulting firms to go work at Verizon? If so, what business group/role and did you make the correct decision looking back? Thanks in advance

We've focused on networking and self promotion through a monthly newsletter for our new business process; sprinkled in with a tiny bit of RFPs. We're considering doing a mailing to targets. Thoughts?

Newbie here - so apologies for the dumb question, but what is an AD?

Only girl in a leads meeting with PPMDs to talk about how to improve the practice. May have been “too much” because I was pretty vocal and expressed my opinions and am naturally bubbly. Sort of having

So this Newark precheck line in Terminal C is just bad regardless of date/time?????

MD comp - what is it?

Atlanta: any suggestions for the movers and packers for within the state. Thanks

Guidehouse 🐠: anyone willing to refer me to a position at GH? Looking to move from a very toxic work environment. TIA!

I don't know why I own a car

Anyone do work in cell or gene therapy? Would love to pick your brain. Many thanks in advance!

Currently on an engagement that needs weekend coverage after long hours during the week. Already expressed my concerns about spending off time with family and friends on the weekends. Any advice?

Yikes! Just lost my CD job—what should I do next?!?

What would make you consider leaving your company?