Looking for some career advice: fairly happy with my current situation at KPMG but the workload has been unusually high recently and likely will be for a while. Decent salary just not where I think I should/could be and raises/promotions are typically only once a year. My team is great and I actually enjoy the work, but I’ve been contemplating whether I should apply to MBB or other top consulting firms for the chance at a much higher salary. Any advice or experience to share?

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Apply but the workload won’t get better.

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Toxicity of work environment and people altogether? Or just the hours? I think I could get past the rough hours if the pay is right and environment is good

yolo babe

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Just apply, but I recommend you wait until after the holidays and get a referral. If you get accepted, you can jump for more money and more work. If you get rejected, you'll be humbled and thus know you should step your game up.

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Apply. Revisit the decision if you get interviewed

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You should always keep an eye out for better opportunities no matter how happy you are. It’s impossible to know what you’re missing out

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Work may not be better but atleast you can avoid the KPMG jokes

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Wanted to thank... everyone.
We complain a lot here but still, thank you for all the answers and support we all provide here.

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