Need advice! (PPO + Placement)

Context: Worked at a boutique consulting firm this summer and loved it, especially my team and my manager who was very empathetic and caring. Received a PPO.

Problem: Given family financial circumstances (primarily) I had to think beyond my interests and hence sat for placements and received a placement from a much bigger consulting company. I now feel super guilty and do not know what to do. I eventually want to come back to the boutique firm as it specialises in a niche I care about (once family issues sorted).

Question: Is it wise to be fully upfront, first tell my side of the story to my manager asap and reject PPO politely? If not, what is a good way to do it?

TL:DR - How to reject a PPO after accepting it?

Any honest opinion and advice would be highly appreciated. I understand I have put myself in this complicated situation.

12mo ago

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SparklyBiscuit

Tekion12mo

What's the difference between PPO and another offer?

In your situation, money matters. I would suggest you reach out to the manager and explain to him your situation. Also, tell them what's your preference if it wouldn't be a financial situation. Then lets see if they come up with a counter offer. If not then go ahead with the highest offer.

BubblyBoba

Student12mo

Thanks for the reply! The CTC difference is ~7 LPA. I don't see them making a counter offer as both roles are entry level positions post UG.

But yes like you said, I will be upfront with them that I actually prefer them but given circumstances I should take the call, my only concern is if they will believe that :/

SparklyBiscuit

Tekion12mo

Can you provide the information in terms of a percentage? By the way, that's a wise decision. They have to; if not, then they are not what they are pretending to be. Just believe your skills are worth every penny you are getting, and either they have to counter or bless you in your future endeavors. Don't get emotionally deluded if they try to make you believe they have everything you need except money. The attitude of the team or manager varies a lot, whether you're an intern or in a full-time position.

CosmicDumpling

Stealth12mo

If your PPO’d company is willing to come halfway you need to consider that as an option. There are very few workplaces that you might encounter in your career where you’d love to work at. It is better working at a place you admire than searching out at a later point in your career.

BubblyBoba

Student12mo

Fair enough and I wouldn't even have considered placements had it not been for my family obligations.

I'm stuck at how to break it to my intern company in a way relations are smooth and I can return back, any suggestions on that front if you have please?

CosmicDumpling

Stealth12mo

Get in touch with your poc and have a meeting. Be upfront about the offer. Make it clear to them why you want to join them and your ask.

SwirlyTaco

Stealth12mo

Work at a place you love. Money levels off pretty quickly.

Much bigger company (especially if its MBB / Big4) is going to suck your will to live. Not worth the 7L imo.

Also, explain your predicament to the manager. They may not bridge the 7L, but even if they come halfway thats a win for both.

BubblyBoba

Student12mo

Haha, the placement offer is indeed from one of those apparently life sucking firms.

I agree that money levels off quickly, I'm looking to have a strong jump financially to cover some expenses happening over the last few years.

Once that's done, CTC wouldn't be that big of an issue for me. Which is exactly why I want to part with the intern company smoothly, so that I can return once I meet the obligations!