Sources: Reviews, chats & heresay. Opinions on  1. Big 4: shit culture + shit pay + long hours 2. MBB: long hours + good pay + culture: hit or miss 3. Capability Network/Backend: Slow/No growth + d...

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Sources: Reviews, chats & heresay.
Opinions on 
1. Big 4: shit culture + shit pay + long hours
2. MBB: long hours + good pay + culture: hit or miss
3. Capability Network/Backend: Slow/No growth + decent overall
4. Exit ops: VC, Product or ex-client

How far from truth are these?

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Employees of these companies flood the comment section!

Which is the best Big 4?

As someone who has worked in 3/4 Big4s I can confidently say that all the Big4s are the same. The reason for that is very simple, everyone in these big4s are from other big4s so the culture remains the same.

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Analyst

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What all ppl think about Big 4 ??

Solution Architect

The general opinion around big 4 is that the work/life balance is shit, and the pay varies from average to above average. Where can we go from here? Have people switched to a different industry, like FMCG (not specifically)? Does it pay more? Is the work culture better?

Where do we go from here?

Consultant

Was always curious to know, what is this buzz all about.....

Why do people stay in big 4?

Software Developer

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1. What was your profile before exit - MBA vs Bachelors, how many years at consulting, key reason for exit
2. What industry/ role did you exit in - was it related to any case you did, how did you zero in into the role
3. How is the overall compensation, what is the expected growth rate expected?
4. Do you plan on coming back to consulting in future?

What did you do after an MBB/ similar consulting role

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I have two offers one is startup and the other is Deloitte.

(After confirming from the internet, employees and other connections i am mentioning some points)

STARTUP:
- work culture is great. 
- work will be appreciated.
- very few people know about company 
- hybrid
- 15% maximum variable  ( depends on performance)
- team size is less around 2k
- A hike will be good
- service+ product based 

DELOITTE:
- work culture everyone knows is not good.
- work will not be appreciated as per the crowd.
- most of the people know about company 
- hybrid
- 10% maximum variable ( depends on performance)
- team size is around India's population 
- A hike will not be good.(Not sure)
- service based.

They both are offering the same CTC and I am having 2yoe. Please let me know what should i choose and why.

Thanks in advance.

Confusion at its peak.

Software Engineer

I currently work as a senior analyst in risk management and analytics at one of the big 3. Don’t really like the work or long hours. What are my exit options? 
Can I move to tech in some product or strategy roles?
Or can I get a VC or PE analyst role?

Appreciate if anyone can share their experience of post exit from consulting.

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MBA tier 2

Exit opportunities post MBB experience.

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I joined Accenture two years ago, attracted by its reputation and brand value, particularly after being accustomed to a highly people-centric work environment at my previous company. Unfortunately, especially after the 2023 downsizing announcement, my experience has gone downhill. This message serves as a cautionary tale for mid-level professionals considering joining Accenture. Here's why:

1. *Lack of Peer Support:* Forget collaboration! Instead, you'll encounter individuals solely focused on protecting their own projects, making newcomers feel unwelcome and hindering efficient knowledge transfer. Simple tasks can become frustratingly complex, extending the learning curve from a reasonable 2-3 months to a staggering 8-10 months just to navigate the internal dynamics.

2. *Zero Leadership Support:* Inspirational leadership? Don't expect it. The prevailing "hustle culture" translates to rudeness and unprofessional behavior instead of empathy and understanding. You're essentially on your own.

3. *Favoritism Over Performance:* Leadership seems more interested in flattery than actual results. Seniority and "brown-nosing" appear to be the keys to advancement, not performance. Do minimal work but excel at buttering up your manager, and you're golden!

Remember, this is just one perspective based on my experience at two large organizations. However, it highlights the significant impact leaders can have on shaping company culture.

Warning Signal: My Experience at Accenture

While over the years, I was chasing Investment Banking and Consulting roles, realised how underrated AM is as a profession.

Surely not as lucrative as IBD in terms of pay and prestige, but it is a sweet career path. The anxiety due to working into consulting became unbearable after a certain point and I realised that it's good, the growth is nice with decent pay but I don't think I can handle the stress of clocking 60+ hours a week and it's better to leave than being completely burned out.

In AM, I make much more than I used to make in consulting. I barely work 40-42 hours a week compared to 60+ in my consulting days with much more job stability and a better work environment. It's not all roses. There are days when there is a bit of pressure but these days are far and few in between and are much less brutal. I have enough time now to do whatever I want. Gym in the morning. Office at 10 and a game of tennis is the evening after work. Not to mention, I have enough time to spend with family.

I talk to my friends working in IBD on a daily basis and frequent rants about poor quality of life is now a part of our daily conversations.

I finally reached at a point when I realised that I should stop running after higher pay and start considering other aspects of life. Not saying that one should stop chasing money, but just the compensation should not be the only factor. All that money is of no use when you don't have the time to spend it with the same set of people you are earning this money for.

Left my Consulting job and moved to Asset Management. One of the best career decisions I have made.

It would be easy to find out who I am if I say anything more but I have worked in cross-collaborative roles across my careers spanning multiple decades in Big4s. I have led several projects for Govt of India and Public Sector Organizations. Personally I have worked in multidisciplinary fields mostly in IT and Databases. I have recently worked in Solution designing and Enterprise Architecture for many large orgs. Most of this is Digital strategy for many offline first businesses.

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Consulting Associate

Hey guys, I've been working in top tier consulting firm for a year and I'm just bored of making decks. What exit opportunities exist for me?

Exits after consulting?

Hey. I'm a post graduate from a tier 1 MBA college currently working as a management consultant in one of the Big4s (<1 year). Compensation is good (~30 lpa), can't complain. Work has been stagnant for a while firm wide though and have just been focused on upskilling myself.

With the interactions I've had till now, I don't really see myself building any hard skills other than data analysis in excel, power BI and business acumen here. (I might just be ill informed here, but are these transferrable skills I can take to the industry? I know data analysis is the bread and butter for business everywhere but I'm talking about specific software and whatnot used in companies) 


1. I'm just worried about the exit opportunities that I might have later on. Can anyone shed some light on what kind of exit opportunities one can expect?

2. Let's say I want to get into the operations side of the industry. Is there anything I can do if I'm not necessarily involved in such projects?

Exit opportunities for business consultants?

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Why working in Big4 is considered to be better... comparatively to other companies? Why working in big4 is a dream of many? Wat about other companies? Arent they good?

Big 4

How many percent of MBB consultants leave consulting within 3 to 4 of joining the firm , as I heard that good Consulting firms offer great exit opportunities , so how many of them get exit keeping in mind the compensation package , work life balance and other things , are they earn good enough within initial years so they can buy a good house in posh locality ???

MBB: management consulting

Why do so many people work in the Big 4 given that you have to work so many hours and your work life balance doesn’t exist.

Is having a Big 4 on your CV really worth all of that hassle and not having a life in your 20s? 

What about you guys? What are your personal reasons for staying with the big 4?

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What is your Salary and YOE ? Are you satisfied with the progress you have achieved so far ?

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