I’ve been offered an SC role with a big4. It would be a lateral move but I would be aligned to an industry which I have long been trying to break into - an industry in which my current employer has very little presence. The new role offers 7.5% less pay, non-negotiable. Struggling to decide whether I should move. Pros: stronger reputation firm, more interesting sector (to me), hopefully more job satisfaction, better long-term prospects; Cons: reduction in pay. I’d appreciate any thoughts.

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I wouldn't move for a 7.5% pay decrease.

You don't pay bills with "reputation" (which is also highly subjective)

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Take it and run. You’ll catch up in pay eventually and gain actual experience in a real consulting role.

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It’s like my internal monologue posted this reply before I even saw this post

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If i make less than 100k, I wouldn’t consider the paycut. But if it’s more than 200k, i think that is fine. This obviously depends on everyone’s lifestyle and preferences and sensitivity to the dollar value, but you get the idea

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If the type of work is more interesting, it isn’t a bad idea. What is the industry, position/rank, and comp? We can probably help you determine future comp and promotion rates.

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Can’t speak much about comp as I’m in the US, but you can expect that if you do well, you can see a big raise when you promote to Manager in about 2 years. Homegrown seniors at EY got big raises this year, but I don’t think that will continue. Perhaps someone from Europe can comment more on the comp.

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What is this industry you care about so much?

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Hi Google 1, the industry is life sciences

What’s your current role and COL ?

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Hi SM1, my current role is equivalent to big4 SC. Based in London, so HCOL for UK

They should ATLEAST match your current salary ,,, Don’t bow down

I did ask if they’d match, or even meet halfway, and they said no.

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