I am a senior manager at a top 25 firm. I’m looking to switch to Big 4 M&A and have interviews with PwC and KPMG this week. Which one to choose and thoughts on salary expectations (MCOL)?

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What’s your reason for wanting to go to big four? Also are they demoting you to manager?

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All conversations to this point have been for a senior manager position. I am looking to go to the big four to provide more challenging and fulfilling work opportunities.

Pwc but you will be demoted forsure lol

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