I am debating between firms. How much should I weigh a very close relationship with a very senior partner at a smaller firm? This partner is a close family friend who has mentored my consulting career, however I have another offer from a T2 firm that is better culture/brand. Comp is the same. Undergrad going to full time

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Check out perhaps how Jamie Dimon did it, he had a similar question to answer early on in his career 😊

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Interesting story for sure but I believe quite a different scenario, Dimon went to the smaller firm after 2 years at BCG and a Harvard MBA. Probably better placed to make a big impact and accelerate quickly versus OP

Even if you joined the smaller firm with the mentor/partner you wouldn't be able to work directly with them without conflicting the mentor/mentee relationship. Colleagues who may learn of your relationship prior to joining, may question your worth and whether you deserve to be there.

If I were in your shoes, I'd join the T2 for the better exit ops whilst maintaining the mentor relationship.

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T2. You can always go back to this smaller firm in the future imho

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They haven’t mentored anything if you aren’t even full time yet. Just talk to them about it I’m sure they’ll understand T2 >>>> small shop

Building a network at an early stage of your career is helpful

The senior partner can open many doors for you, provided you perform well and maintain a good relationship

So, if I were you, I'd definitely join a firm where I know someone

Since you're just starting the brand is fine
You'll build it later

Its a no Brainer. Go with the known. Go with where you have a mentor in place.

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