Is it really better to be a big fish in a small pond? I’m debating an offer from a tiny boutique M&A shop. It offers a higher title and more skin in the game via commissions, but the brand recognition is zero. I’m worried that if the firm fails or the deal flow dries up, I’ll be stuck with a resume that no one recognizes.

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That could happen, but thinking about failure so early isn't a good sign. If you're going into that situation, you should be thinking about you'd put your imprint on the firm and work to make its name recognizable. If you're worried and thinking that may not happen, it's probably not a good opportunity.

I don't think you should worry too much about recognition. The main thing is your skills and what you can do, not necessarily where you worked. Yeah, a big name is nice. But there are more important things.

Brand recognition is nice, but it’s not the end all be all. If you’re able to hype up the skills you use in your new company, future employers would still give you opportunities.

I’d recommend staying at a big firm until you reach more seniority and then consider pivoting.

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