Consulting job from big 4

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kail85

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#293440 21-Jan-2022 09:13

Recently got an offer for a consulting role from one of the big 4. The role is related to machine learning. Currently I'm a senior machine learning engineer in specific domain. Given the pay is very much similar, I wonder if it's worth take the offer? If I stay where I'm, I probably will develop lots of domain specific knowledge, while in big 4, I may have wider horizon, but not a deep knowledge I guess? also heard life work balance doesn't exist in big 4...

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#2854496 21-Jan-2022 09:23

You're right when you say work/life balance is lacking at the Big Four.

If I was going to one of them (and I have worked with all four in a few different capacities, but never FOR them) I'd want a hefty pay increase, if I was happy where I am.

Yes - you'll be exposed to a wider range of clients/situations/experiences, but at what cost?

Many people thrive in their environments, while more burn out.

Worth thinking about.

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#2854510 21-Jan-2022 10:08

I tend to prefer smaller places... but thats just me I guess..

I have worked for one of the big four before... It was many moons ago, like early 2000's. I was very young and it was my first proper corporate.

Whatever you decide, be confident. If you got it good at the moment, maybe stay. If you think this will put you on a better path to where you want to be in the long term then maybe jump into it. Don't go chasing small pay bumps, chase what you want.

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#2854524 21-Jan-2022 11:01

A lyric from the good old "Sunscreen" song should help

'Live in New York City once but leave before it makes you hard'

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kail85

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#2854531 21-Jan-2022 11:22

I'm not sure what kind of career path is in big 4 as a technology consultant. Would it become a technology guru at the end, or just solving some random issues for clients? I think I care more about how much I can learn and develop in the long run. As I don't have any connections in big 4, so I've got no idea how big 4 runs.