Is it smart to transition to a boutique tech consulting firm from Deloitte? What factors do I need to consider?

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Be very careful - did this same thing and regret my decision 100%. Grass is greener where you water it

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Inforkraft?

Why are you switching and at what level? Pay, progression responsibility?

Yeah dobit

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