Joined as Associate Consultant in a newly formed Big 4 entity 4 months ago. Still on bench, no projects allocated. Even when I push for one, they only offer irrelevant tech stacks (not aligned with my skills/stack). Pros of staying: Hit 6-month mark for resume stability, maybe things pick up as the entity matures.

Cons: Wasted time, no learning/ growth

Advice needed: Stick it out to complete 6 months, or look Outside?

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