Is Deloitte USDC really that bad? Was laid off from Accenture last year and really just need a stable income. I can’t really afford to hold out much longer and it’s my only offer thus far.

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Right now because you NEED a job. Accept whatever you were offered.

Then keep looking. We all need something to keep the lights on while we find something to allow us order steaks.

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Just take it and stick it out for now, continue to apply for other roles.

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Bad? No. Underpaid? Yes

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It just has lower benefits and pay compared to core. It’s not like a black mark on your resume or anything. The people I work with on USDC are all very capable.

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Take the job, can serve as an exit. Deloitte is Deloitte, no one knows it’s usdc. Comp is not great compared to core but if it works for you to keep you a float for a while comparing your comp is not important.

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There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world over the next six months to one year, better to take it and keep looking.

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D5, the stock market is not directly correlated to the economy. It is one indicator, but there's still a lot of hiring out there, even as certain overheated companies are pulling back.

Honestly I’m in USDC, I love the flexibility. I mean I’m in A&A and I don’t need my cpa to audit. Unlike core or other firms that kinda require a CPA. But we do get slightly underpaid than core but they do majority of the work.

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It’s mostly just that your benefits/pay aren’t as good as the rest of the firm. Nobody thinks less of you, and in fact you are often more in demand for projects because you cost less.

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Take it. It’s not your forever job

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hey it is def better than no job . accept it * slog it till u get your next offer. u will survive if u r that desperate

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If it’s your only offer take it, do some time and you will have more option when you look around next time

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Once you’re there the option to transfer to the core exists. You just need the support of your SM and/or PPMD to make the move. I’ve been here about 8 months now in USDC and just initiated the process to transfer to core.

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Check out Fannie Mae.

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What is USDC?

Delivery center. Ops and implementation focused Talent model - lower comp and less business development responsibility at the Junior levels.

I worked at Deloitte’s Delivery Center in FL. Loved the flexibility, but I had to leave bc the compensation was lacking. However, I just spoke with old colleagues that still work there & they said they increased the pay to slow turnover, but the benefits still suck. They only contribute a quarter of 1% to your 401k match & med insurance costs more than core. But take the job, your resume will thank you.

It's not bad at all, it is lower pay( not by much $5k-$10k) but the wlb is definitely better.

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