Does anyone have any experience starting in the Army, Navy or Air Force Reserves while working in consulting? I’ve been considering it for several years and have an opportunity to start but curious about any feedback regarding how the Big 4 handle time off for basic training and the 2-week training every year. Any feedback would be great!

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Deloitte is very military friendly and pays the diff in salary while in reserve duty.

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I have a friend who spent 8 months away with the reserves last year and his B4 handled it well. Only thing is that it set him back another year from promo but generally (because they legally have to) they all handle it well from what I’ve heard

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Starting, no. But I have been in the reserves for 12 years. And working in consulting for 4 with 3 year’s industry experience before that.

DM me if you want to chat. That said I’m in the one branch you didn’t mention lol.

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I forgot they exist, Marines

It’s federal law. Big 4 or not they have no other option then to support. I’ve deployed multiple times while employed. You are protected for up to 5 years. Deloitte actually pays you too

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I was active duty before consulting but have buddies in the NG/Reserves and they’ve said it’s nothing but a clown show. I would suggest speaking to folks who work in demanding civilian jobs and also serve in that capacity. It’s also never just ‘one weekend a month and two weeks a year’ for training. The time commitment significantly outweighs the benefits in my opinion

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