Recent undergrad that joined Strat & Ops of a major Asian (think Singapore, Shanghai) office. I turned down an offer from a F500 LDP program (~45k higher in total comp) to get in, as I really like consulting.

Turns out I'm not really bonding with my colleagues as I can't speak the local language fluently. I do enjoy the PMO work, but I'll be on this project for a year or so.

Should I stick it out? Or switch to a smaller, more international firm? Or go back to the F500 LDP?

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