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Take it. You can always boomerang if you’re unhappy at the small firm (spoiler, most who leave the Big 4 don’t want to go back).
This. Increases your chances of getting hired for a higher salary when you boomerang
No one cares you worked at Deloitte.
For me trying to exit back to operations, the D brand hasn’t done a thing for me. It’s plain an simple: have you done X or Y (things not done at D)? They don’t care if I did something unrelated to the job in question
What's the name of this small company and are they hiring for more open positions?
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90% increase and you are worried about losing the prestige of "Deloitte" lol
“Prestige”
80% increase is a no brainer
In fact if you don’t take it, you don’t have a brain
Take it 80% increase is a no brainer. The Brand is overrated, your happiness is more important
Maybe people don’t care if you worked at Deloitte before, but many do take note if you have worked at top tier companies before.
The brand value of working at D vs a no-name consultancy is not worth giving up an immediate 90% increase in any way, shape or form.
Isn’t the whole point of working at a brand name company to get opportunities to make more $$? Why would you not go? It’s still on your resume
All that matters is that you’re able to tell a compelling story of growth from one place to the next. You already have D on your resume. You can move on.
Only thing I can think of (since you seem to have leverage here) is to ask for a higher title or ask them for an expedited pathway to the title change.
Whatever retention raise you get from D will not be as much as this other company. Smaller companies are interested in buying talent from the Big 4 so they can make themselves as smart as the Big 4 already are. It's not a step down if you are moving into an opportunity of greater leadership and influence.
This is the correct answer.
If the firm aligns with your career goals and gives you a better role and learning experience then go for it. Look for the the types of clients they have, are they long term, is the firm profitable, layoffs if any, industry they serve etc. Doing some research might help with your goals as well.
Congrats on the offer! You’ll continue to be underpaid and unhappy if you stay at D. Deloitte will always be on your resume. Take the pay raise and take it from there
“Look bad”?? Let me understand this: you’re miserable and underpaid and have an opportunity for a fresh start and to nearly double your pay and you care about what other people think?
I am wanting to take this job 100 percent if the offer is finalized. But should I try to find a similar option with another big4 or would a company not be a huge factor compared to the job skills I will be doing?
Dude no. Your prestige and brand won’t pay the bills. This is how you materialize on it. Take it and go. If D wants you back they will take you back at a higher raise. They won’t give you any raises right now.
The deoitte brand isn’t leaving u if you leave the firm. It will still open doors in the future, if that’s the concern. Get the salary bump, hopefully it’s also work you enjoying doing and then use it as a platform to advance your career. Realistically, when you’re ready to move again, recruiters may not know to come knocking if you work for this other company so you may need to be a little more proactive, but is that really a deal breaker
You will always have Deloitte on your resume follows by this new company. Afterwards if you just leave these two companies on your resume you can still get a job at Big 4 or somewhere else. Glad Delotte served the purpose in this case which is to get a better job and likely a career opportunity
Take it. You’ve been at Deloitte for 3 years, the brand is already cemented on your resume
What’s your goal? Unless you plan to hop to another place that prioritizes brand value later on, this is a no-brainer.
You already have the deloitte brand.
And when you leave this firm, you can get a way higher offer later on.
Only consideration is if you’re looking to get an MBA, make sure the small firm fits in your overall story (e.g., higher impact)
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