Hi folks, I need some help deciding which option to pick as a first LS consulting job

smaller LS boutique firm, good WLB, in NYC
bigger brand name shop (think of CV, Putnam, ZS, etc.), longer work hours, in BOS

Comps are similar for both options. I'm an LS PhD and I've dabbled a bit in VC so that could be a long-term goal (not sure yet)

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If you are thinking about us, 100% do not come. Boston office is a dump and morale is lower than low

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Agree

Don’t come lol

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Same reason as ClearView, and we are a PE owned shop

Any reason not to specify the big firm? You won’t be identified from that alone, and it can help us give you more specific insight.

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Valid point, it's Putnam

Appreciate all the input folks. Ended up picking Putnam over the other firm, which ultimately boiled down to location and exits.

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That’s a great place to pivot later in your career if you decide to stay. If not, you have the brand name to help you exit.

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post got messed up. Option 1: smaller LS boutique firm, good WLB, in NYC. Option 2: bigger brand name shop, longer hours, in BOS

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What are the exits for both? Probably worth grinding early in the career

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Early career you should always go for the brand name, it’ll be on your resume forever

You can always join the small firm later at a higher level

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CV/Putnam/ZS are 3 different sizes - would try to understand what kind of work you’re interested in

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Hello! Would it be possible to get in contact with you? I would dm but it isn't allowing me to do so. Had a few questions regarding applications to ZS and review time-frames. Thanks!

Sounds like you’re young so I think it’s worth location being a big factor here too if you aren’t sold on one vs the others. Boston vs NYC are extremely different experiences so if one of them sounds better I’d consider that too

Hmm I see, I think I'm leaning more towards Boston given rent is a bit more affordable

Go brand name on BOS for sure.

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