I am currently a Senior Associate 1 (Post-MBA grade) promoting to Senior Associate 2 this July in Strategy&, I have just received an offer to join Bain at the Senior Associate Consultant level.
Should I take the offer or negotiate for Consultant level? This will mean a 40+% decrease in compensation in my first year. Will it be worth it long term?
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Reposting from Consulting Bowl to get MBB input

Anyone Hiring or willing to refer for a new role Within industry/strat consulting for TMT (Telco,Media and Tech)

Background : 8YOE (7 for TMT)
4 years in telco strategy (industry)
2.5 years Ex MBB
Currently at Boutique (TMT focus)

LOCATION: UK/London
Thanks!

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CCTC 11.6.
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