Have two offers and unsure which to take. Ex Big 4 and have done software startups since.

Option 1: Director role back in Big 4. Good package. Good fit with my area of expertise, focusing on tech solutions and partnering with startups. Working across all industries and clients.

Option 2: Big Tech/GAFAM (level = L6 google/e6 FB/65 Microsoft, which I’m told is Director equivalent) Even better package. Account Technology Strategist. Less client diversity but using breadth of their tech.

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Option 2. Going back to consulting in this recession is throwing at least 2-3 years away.

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Why do you say that?

Go to FAGMAN and don’t look back

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Option 2. It will be easier to go back to Option 1 if at some point you‘re interested again.

The mix of consulting and industry experience is quite a most wanted on the market.

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Option 2. You left big 4 because likely either you knew consulting wasn't for you long term, or you preferred to work in tech. Going back to consulting would be ok for 2 years, but you'd probably be looking for the door again soon enough. Plus, consulting is probably more hours and more risky than GAFAM tech, without higher pay to offset these negatives.

However, if you think that 2 years in consulting would get you to the next level in tech, then it might be worthwhile.

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Option 2. Option 1 is for those that cannot make it for Option 2, within the current market.

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2. No question. You can always go back to consulting

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Initial instinct was option 1 for better immediate fit, but option 2 seems a better brand for long term CV

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Option 2 seems to be the way to go. Have you been in tech the whole time? What's your skillset?

Faangm any day. H0w wide you clear it op. I need tips. And is director at parthenon?

What is the package and location for both options

Those GAFAM levels are Manager levels, not director levels. You would need to promote 1/2 more levels to become a director which can take awhile.

FWIW, I was a Sr Mgr, 10 YOE, and moved directly into a L66 role at MSFT.

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