I have a new opportunity with a staff to contract type small consulting firm. I am currently with a mid size firm where I am very underpaid. The new opportunity is offering almost 40% more in salary. I love my current firm and team/project despite being underpaid and not valued for all I bring to the table (education, experience, etc). Lots of pros and cons. Are there any cons with going to a very small firm? Others experience or thoughts here? Thank you for the advice!

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Does it matter. Use them as a stepping stone if you don’t like it

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Yea, that makes sense. I figured I have maybe 3-5 years consulting years left then might switch to in-house.

Ask about bench time and how it works. Most boutique firms don't have a bench and you are given minimal time to find a new project

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I’m hired for a specific project, 3 years plus recompete so no bench time but once the project is over, they’d try to staff but nothing is guaranteed. But at that point, I’d be keen for something new anyways probably

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