For you experienced consultants, what were some impactful changes (good/bad) that you experienced moving from a broader general firm (big 4,MBB, etc) to a boutique /LS specific firm (ZS, putnam, etc)?

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I'm sure I'm not the first, but I'm tired of being pulled constantly from LS projects that interest me to be pulled into other industries I have experience in. Also would love to have a conversation with someone at ZS and Putnam as they both have been recommended to me numerously!

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