Is it wise to move from Accenture consulting to a smaller company before making consultant?
The company I am moving to has offered me a role as a consultant with a salary almost twice what I make in Accenture. They don’t have a big name but are growing and work with some very big clients. They are basically post startup. People who started there 2 years ago got promoted twice. Accenture basically says they don’t promote until after 2 years (6 months away for me). Am I making a mistake in moving?

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Seems like a no Brainer. 1 is offering double the salary with the potential for huge and fast growth, damn the name. Other is offering you an established brand, slower growth, and less money in the current. So, it comes down to, do you care about brand or care about money

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My worry is that my exit options, if I want to go again in a few years might be more limited and result in less money in the long run

Jump. Reputation does not make you more comfortable in life and in a smaller structure, you have more land to play, lead and tailor your own expertise. Good luck <3

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Promotion is not based on tenure only, but on the support you have and how well you sell yourself. Are you happy with the project versatility right now?
If it's on the money alone, I say jump. Your career journey is really in your hands and you can network yourself to where you want to be.

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