Is a defense specialist role at McK worth leaving Deloitte (Senior Consultant) for or are specialists second class citizens?

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Depends on your goal. Do you plan to exit consulting or to make partner?

Exit after 2-4 yrs

Defense specialist is a partner track role.

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