Currently an M in big four consulting, focusing on IT Strategy & Operating Model. Getting a bit disappointed with pay (currently 63k + benefits) and the type of projects we are moving towards (more SI).

Trying to understand possible consulting moves, I would ideally like to remain in consulting and have been approached by Capgemini Invent and PA. Both pay better, but not sure about reputation / future opportunities with this move.

Any thoughts on this?

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PA is definitely better than Capg, imo. Accenture pays more, at Big4 SM levels so worth trying.

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You should stick until getting SM and then leverage that to get better offers at Cap or PA. PA seems to be better than cap in terms of reputation or exit opportunities

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PA is great! Join us :) happy for you to DM if you have questions :)

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Thank you I will :)

Your 2nd irritation on the type of projects coming your way is indicative of the whole IT consulting industry. Clients increasingly think they can iteratively work the strategy/op model process themselves to retain control and expect architectural work to be free as part of business development.

I won’t go as far as saying I think enterprise architecture is a dying trade like others, but I do think it has a branding issue that doesn’t sell.

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Having come from Cap to PA, I can recommend both. Very similar, friendly cultures and decent variation of work (more so public sector focuses with PA however).

How many YoE?

An option if you’re unsure is to stay and go for promotion where you are. If you hit SM then use that as potential leverage for slightly better package at Cap/PA or equivalent?

What’s your TC? (Assuming 63k is just base)

DM me for a referral to a boutique. I just left big 4 and couldn't be happier! You will easily get big 4 SM salary equivalent as the market is so hot.

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