So I recently left B4 for boutique firm which is very staff aug-ish and I’m not sure I like that. However, my role in B4 was in risk assurance so anything remotely consulting is new to me.

Having said that, the grass doesn’t seem to be greener on the other side and I low-key miss my previous employer (but going back to risk audit is shocking)

Thoughts? Advice? Help?

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Grass is greener where you water it

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Move forward, never backward.

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What if forward is backward 🤔

Go back to big four but not necessarily as audit? Everyone is hiring. You’ve got some new relevant experience under your belt.

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My plan was to do this after a year at this place. It’s only been a few months and I’m already wanting to leave. Not sure I can handle a year. Also, is tech consulting at the big 4 staff aug too

Maybe you just need a different place to work at.. but this time make sure you know what the culture is like before you join them..

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Agreed. Although, I researched the culture of this firm but still decided to take the job 😅Didn’t realise it was as bad as it seemed.

I came from risk assurance and have moved into consulting. A few of my projects are staff Aug and while they are not the best, I never regret leaving risk assurance.

You just stepped out of a comfort zone to move to the boutique. Stick it out to learn the ropes and it will get better

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Hmm you’re right. How did you adjust though? Feel like risk assurance was boring but easy - I don’t want to go back but at the same time I’m not particularly excited about what I’m doing right now either.

Is this a case of stockholm syndrome?

Yes and no. My B4 firm was actually not bad but my department was just not it. Work was super dull but easy. Progressions were fast but everyone leaves after few years.

New firm - not as strong brand but better pay at consultant level. As I said staff aug and I don’t like the fact that I work FOR the client more than the firm.

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