I am in advanced stages of discussion with Strategy& and EYP (currently Director in KPMG strategy). I really like my team and work but having grown up here from associate, feel I am terribly underpaid. That and looking for new challenges. Any thoughts on how the culture and work if the two compare? Anything else I should be aware of? I know this well might be a grass is greener situation do want to get multiple perspectives before rocking a steady but underpaid boat..

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Just be ready for a pretty brutal up or out env...

In my experience KPMG doesn’t have the greatest comp, but a lot warmer culture and WLB

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I get that sense too. I am not a young and restless consultant who wants to make partner by 40 so quite like the relatively relaxed environment and frankly collegial relationships I have with my team. That plus having kids now means KPMG allows me to have a balance but wasn’t sure what to expect at these places..

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Consider your route to partner at your current firm vs this new one.

Also try to leverage the offer before you leave. They might match because you’ve been there so long

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As others have said, you’ll have to think about specifics of culture etc. I was previously at PwC and they have a really good culture overall imo but Strategy& was always a bit colder than the rest.

Also be aware that PwC is primarily segmented by industry vertical, to a greater extent at lower levels than many firms. I would highly recommend that you determine the industry alignment before you accept. If you have a preference, great. If not I’d recommend FS or maybe TMT as they are both strong and well integrated with PwC teams.

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S& is quite snobbish and the way their engagements are structured they will make you work longer hours. They bill a 50 hour week.

EYP is more known for education etc.

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I also disagree. If anything people are more self deprecating than snobbish. Overall it’s a pretty tight-knit and supportive culture. That being said, there are rarely enforced boundaries on people’s work life balance. The culture is very much “working all the time is normal”, especially for directors.

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Damn no love for Deloitte Strategy?

I don’t think our comments are the same. Have a good day though hope you find peace within yourself

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