Has anyone left Consulting in the Big 4 to switch to a smaller firm (Slalom, A&M, etc)? Pros? Cons?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

They, in general, pay a lot more, and your not just a number

like

Wouldn’t consider Slalom or A&M small. Their infrastructure may not be as robust but it’s still very sizeable. Each firm has cons. Would say A&M is much more respected than Slalom. S is supposed to have good culture/WLB but are hyper-regionalized and earning potential is comparatively low.

Yeah much smaller. Honestly I would say no real difference for those sizes - same pros and cons as any B4. I think size matters when you get into the boutique status. Be sure to focus on what you want to do and plan accordingly S and A&M have different focuses

helpful

Related Posts

What is the hierarchy in PWC India Advisory? What is the YOE needed for Senior Associate?

like

I’m looking into exiting consulting and moving into product management. Picked up a few books to read. Would a PM certification provide a lot of value? Any other tips are appreciated! Thank you.

like

Like this if you hate tax and feel stuck right now with the pandemic so I know I'm not alone 😭😭😭 I wanna be a consultant so bad.. also if you have any recommendations or advice please go ahead

like

Hi, what does the typical career path look like in Tax at EY UK? Thanks.

Just started b4 m&a — first job out of law school for reference — I don’t know what I’m doing at all and imposter syndrome is kicking in very badly. Any helpful resources ppl recommend for starting out?

like

So I work as an assistant manager at a restaurant for the past 9 months. I've worked in restaurants for the past 6 years science I was 16. Now I'm 22. I went to a trade school for media and film. I got a dream opportunity to work in the field making about the same or 10% more. I told myself the only reason I'd leave this company is for this type of job. Should I take the chance at this job and leave the restaurant that is on the rise and growing?

like

Getting ready to study for the CAMS exam. Do I need anything extra besides just studying the study guide and practice exam over and over. I’ve read online about people using AML assassin; is it worth it?

like

Laid off, any tips on how to gain experience/sharpen resume while job searching? I was in a project management support analyst role/ Venture capital sales role. I’m thinking of getting certifications to increase marketability

likefunny

What are the easiest practices within S&C to go from A to C? Or does this not really matter? Anywhere I can objectively see the performance of each practice?

like

Valuation people, how long until you got good at your job? Im 5 months in and can still barely follow..

like

At EY, we have different grades for Managers, i.e. Manager 1, Manager 2 and Manager 3. Is this the same at PwC? Also, for Senior Manager too?

like

Best books for U.S. Corporate Tax similar to Logic of Subchapter K for partnerships? I’ve historically worked extensively with partnerships and starting to branch out into more “Core” corporate M&A Tax and looking for a helpful resource to get up to speed.

like

How is CG (consulting group) in Iqvia differs than other groups?
Does they have better pay than others at same level?
What position to join with 7 yrs of ex. Is grade 140 appropriate for 7 yrs of ex?
Any thing important to know about it.

like

My Salary growth over a total of 8 years of experience may be helpful to some career aspirants as a reference in the software Industry (Key for success is always upskill as per market needs and your passion)

Post Photo
likesmartupliftinghelpful
like

Has anyone heard of "to the new" company in noida.
Hows the company as brand wise. Will switching from a well known company to a less known company be a downgrade from career growth perspective(less number of calls in next switch) ?

like

Hlo guys,
Which are the certifications that can add great value to our CV as An IT employee ?

Hii
How is dbs project in ibm in term of wlb, carrier growth etc.

like

Question! I just moved(transferred) to another team of my company and received new title, graphic & creative services. I was a senior graphic designer at the previous team. What do you think about my new title? I know that title is not a big thing but why I feel like my title is downgraded here… Good thing is my jobs here at my current team are what I really wanted to do. This is amazing. I love my new team and people here! Super healthy working environment! But just curious about the title.

Can someone tell me if a HRBP III is more senior level than a HRBP I? I’ve never really dealt with those titles so I am a little confused!

like

More Posts

I am an Oracle apps technical guy(9+ yrs exp)
Got 3 offers which one i should choose please suggest.
Current CTC in IBM - 11Lpa
New offers as below
Cognizant - 18.7LPA (18Fixed +0. 7 variable)
TCS + 19.5LPA (including fixed , variable and retention bonus)

Wipro - 20LPa ( including fixed and variable)

I’m hiring for a director of patient accounts! PM me for details!

like

Hi sharks, can anyone refer me for .Net full stack profile in Optum gurgaon/noida location
Yoe 7.5 years

Prada Vitello Daino leather bag in gold. Very good condition. $550 DM for more info/pics :)

Post Photo
like

So, I truly enjoy wealth management, corporate and institutional solutions and being in a managerial position with 5+ years in this field and in a true management position. I have a B.s in Business Administration and MBA in Global Business Management Currently hold Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 and I’m looking for great opportunities in the Atlanta market. All the help, referrals and guidance would be much appreciated! Was at JPMC before but had left to get managerial experience. I miss JPMC!

like

Is JS7 & L4 same ?? Any idea ??

like

MSFT or AWS? As Tech Pre Sales and why?

like

I was giving my kid the advice that the path you sometimes believe you are on is not necessarily where you will land, in a good way, and to stay open to those paths.

Help me make my point.

What did you THINK you were going to do when you started college, and what do you do today?

likeuplifting

Has anyone attended client interview for Standard chartered Bank in Wipro for Java lead role ?
Please let me know what type of questions one can expect.

like

Deloitte is hiring in a diverse set of capabilities across cyber domains:

- Cloud (GCP, Azure & AWS)
- Identity & Access Management (Including Consumer Identity)
- ERP Security
- Zero Trust
- 5G
- IoT

If you're interested in any of the above, please message me for further details.

likehelpful

is there any AML KYC or Financial crime or Fraud investigation roles open for Team Lead level in JPMC? can someone refer me with one? issue is if they are accepting Team Lead experience without it being on papers..

like

Hi fishes, DM for referral.

Business Development Representative - Canada
Location: Canada - Canada - Remote
Function:: Marketing

Post Photo

Hi all, I have started my search for my next position as my current one is at a dead end! Anyone is looking or know of someone looking for a digital marketing and communication manager/director? I have over 7 yoe and have developed departments for my employers from scratch. Can discuss it further if you like.
Would appreciate any suggestions.

like

Processing time for cpa license in MA?

like

Is Trump saying that he’s innocent and therefore so is Brett Kavanaugh really a good strategy?

like

KPMG Recruiters are the most unprofessional of the Big Four.

Change my mind.

like

Are more massive layoffs coming? What industries (in-house/ecomm) are safest right now or during a recession?

like

11/27 Check In 🙌🙌 What’s everyone up to today?

likeuplifting

Hello PWC AC experienced people. I have joined PWC on 23rd June 2022, and in January I will be eligible for mid term hike(hope so) Can anyone please help me seeing following snapshot if I will get hike or not.

P.S - This is my first snapshot for 4 tasks, raised snapshot individually for all. PwC Pwc AC
Please help me.
Thanks

Post Photo

I work as a Business Development Manager at a sports club.. I’ve been given a couple of months “trial” in the 6 figure and above sales in which I don’t see going back to my other role on lower sales. This was a somewhat good move for me until I consider missing out on commission each month that was more than my salary. (£25k salary, over £2k per month commission)
How do I go about raising this concern? I believe I should be paid more now and at least change my job title?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting Exit Opportunities

Has anybody done the Uber take home test? What do they define as “support model”?

like

I’m looking into exiting consulting and moving into product management. Picked up a few books to read. Would a PM certification provide a lot of value? Any other tips are appreciated! Thank you.

like

Does Amazon have a company who does employee background verification for them ? Or Amazon directly does the background verification?

like

Is there a way to tell what levels are at AWS? I was contacted about a Senior Practice Manager role? B4 equivalent?

like

Can anyone comment on WLB for associate director / director roles in pharma?

like

If you got a job at FAANG do you find out within the week If you got the job after on-site ? 2 weeks if you haven’t gotten it?

like

Has anyone done mock interviews for program manager roles at FAANG through IGotAnOffer? Mind sharing your experience?

like

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

like

Answering the "conflict in your team" behavioral question: I feel naive because honestly with my teams, interpersonal dynamics have been smooth because people are generally mature and good natured. Can y'all share some examples that would satisfy this question? I might be thinking too narrowly of "conflict"

like

Has anyone worked in partnerships/partner development at a startup? Would appreciate hearing about your experience

like

What are the most challenging aspects of transitioning to a startup from management consulting?

like

What’s your top 5 companies in the world you want to or have worked for? Any industry.

likefunny

What are the chances of Amazon (or FAANG in general) allowing you to apply/interview again for a position that you did not get in the past?

like

33 year old with MBA thinking about a career change from financial services consultant to certified financial planner. Any advice?

likesmart

Does anyone have any insights for IBM? I know it's not a "sexy" company like FANG, but I'm curious as I see the average tenure is 6 plus years.

IBM

like

What do I get paid the most by doing the least? My wife and I are planning to have kids in the next year or so and I want to be readily available during and after her pregnancy

like

I have an upcoming interview with Coinbase. Can anyone give me some insight on the interview process or anything I can do to set myself apart?

like

What to expect in an exit interview? How honest/ vague my answers should be so they’re not held agains me?

like

First time car buyer. I will be moving to California shortly from Illinois and was wondering if I should get a car from Illinois/California? Just trying to understand which state would be cheapest in terms of overall cost of the car?

like

Here is my idea for a startup! I collect all the data from career transitions and use Data Analytics to predict the most likely career transitions. I could start with consulting. What do you guys think about this? I would be able to predict based on your firm(mbb, big4), your experience, which role you are likely to move (Faang pm, strategy manager, move to mbb). I have all the data to do this, but wanted your thoughts. Would the output of this be relevant to you?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal