I’ve decided to make my career in the government side of consulting. Been doing it 10 years. Seems hard to find jobs where I manage people unless at a big 4. Anyone else find this true?

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Nope. Our managers and senior managers manage teams all the time.

No, there are plenty of opportunities outside the big 4.

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