Would working for a small firm limit exit opps? Slalom sounds sexy, better pay and no travel, but dong small scale work doesn't sound like a resume boost. Thoughts?

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I was gonna comment something useful, but then I read Slalom...

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Hahah well work life balance and much higher salary sound sexy to me.

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This is truly the first time I've ever heard the words slalom and sexy in the same sentence

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Also should note I started speaking to some recruiters and hiring managers, and part of the reason I'm even being considered for roles is bc of acn on my resume and the reputation of their work.

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DONG

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Haha any insight would be helpful

What the heck is Slalom

Usually it does limit exit ops and you get tied to that very specific piece of work. You might eventually get expert in it, but most of us joined consulting for the exact opposite reason, that is to get broader and wider experience. So the question is more work life balance or more work work balance is important for you

If having a 9 to 5 to do staff aug work is sexy, then you really need to go to industry or become an independent contractor cuz either way you're in the wrong profession

For tech, big4/acn low ball below manager level

As someone in your position (prior big 4 experience and considering exit opportunities).... I think exit opportunities largely come down to connections and randomness to a certain degree. With a big 4 on your resume already, you've already checked that "brand" box to future potential employers as long as you've been there for a few years.

The work varies over here. Some of it is epically cool and is on par with big4, some of it os way better and some of it sucks.

The difference here is that you can wither coast or grab life and run with it.

You also have a firm that is willing to let you try new ideas as long as they are for the god of the client. I dont have to get 30 partners that haven't done shit in 15 years sign off on something. I also.dont have to worry about the risk group mentioning anythung. If it is well thought out andd has data they will let me go w it

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