Does anyone have any experience leaving their firm after 1 year and moving to big 4? If so, I’d love to hear about it. I would really prefer not waiting 2 years 😞

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Yea I just did it. Moved from smaller, regional consulting firm to the Big D. Why are you afraid of moving before 2 years of tenure?

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You will start over from scratch. Is that ok?

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Left first employer after 21 months and came in at level direct college hires get after 24 months. Depends on experience more than tenure. Will be a learning curve regardless

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@D1 can I talk to you about your experience?

@C1 which firm? What position did you apply for,

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