Thoughts on jumping to boutique, small <20 people firms? are the main benefits higher pay, more responsibility? Trying to gauge leaving bigger firm for boutique consulting

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I took a 55% pay increase to jump from Big 4 to boutique. No regrets.

Any details? YOE? New base / bonus! Any equity?

Depends on how successful the boutique is and number of major, repeat clients. The sales cycles are cyclical for everyone, and smaller ones are quick to be hit hard by downturns. I would find out about what % of revenue are driven by their top clients and how long they have had those clients. You may get paid well for the short term but also need to consider long term viability.

The firm I am targeting focuses on distressed, restructuring, etc, so a bit more confident that business will continue during economic cycles, but agreed that all good things to consider

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