is it worth it to leave ACN with 1.5 years of tenure, to start as a fresh associate at BCG? I know exit opps are better but it just feels like i’m taking 2 steps back to move forward 1

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Worth it. You'll crush it here as an A with experience.

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Recommend it, I summered at Deloitte before moving to BCG full time and can say it’s a very different path, not 2 steps back as you should be well-positioned for strong early performance and quick advancement

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If you have an opportunity, then yes, sure you're starting over but it'll more likely pay off long term.

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Your experience at ACN probably isn't directly comparable to BCG... Exercise some humility?

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I got the offer already! Taking a pay cut as well but that’s not as big of a priority for me as experience and exit opps

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Did it. Yes! Had two early promotions within BCG since then and made up the time “lost” at ACN

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For management consulting? Of course You are not taking two steps back

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Welcome to the team!

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yup, moving from ACN strat to BCG generalist associate. thanks to everyone for the support, the resounding affirmations make me even more excited to join 😊

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I would leave in an instant and I’ve been here for over 2 years

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Wait. Is accenture not in same tier as big 4? Always thought they were all similar

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Jump. Totally worth it.

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It’s no brainer- Move

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1.5 years you’re probably an analyst or senior analyst. Even if you didn’t get a money bump (which you will), the prestige and title alone make it worth the move.

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Get the offer first

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So long as it's a generalist role, I definitely think it's worth it. The answer would be the same even if you're coming from Accenture strategy. Just plan to stay at least 2 years, know what you want to get out of your experience, and you'll be good to go

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Congrats! What geography are you in, OP?

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What is the difference in work / expectations between big 4 and mbb? Have only worked at bcg, and resumes I’ve seen from big 4 look pretty similar to what we do. Thoughts from folks who’ve made the switch? Mostly just curious

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@A1 in NE!

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Yeah you should do it. Especially if you want to do more MC/strategy work and are not in a good group for that at acn

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