Would you take a terrible a role at Big 4 to break in?

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Depends on my age:

Just out of college, sure, as it's a nice resume boost.

At this stage in my career, not a chance, as I wouldn't be able to care enough to endure the BS.

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I could be wrong , Big 4 isn’t that difficult to break into

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Once you’re in, you’re good. But it is difficult to get into the B4, and consulting in general

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I wouldn’t take a terrible role anywhere unless in a brutal current position I guess

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I would keep looking, that role can be particularly hard to transfer from

Transferring within a B4 is tough and takes a few years. Plus, if you’re unhappy all aspects of your life, to include your work output, will suffer

As in anything audit?

It depends on what alternatives you have/foresee.
Could you get the role you want at big4 if you wait more?
Can you afford to wait?
Moving laterally will be costly at best, if not very very difficulty

From where?

I did IT Audit and I’m now in product at mastercard. Trust the process

Moved to tech consulting first that helped a lot. Looked at requirements for pms and got staffed on those engagements

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No.

Never. It’s not that big of a deal to be at high rep companies

A bigger company than EY

Yes. Started at Deloitte. Get that money

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Keep in mind that if you don't enter in with a good salary, they aren't going to give you a boost to fair pay later on. And you'll have to fight like hell to get promoted. So I'd say no, give a pass on the shitty job.

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