Anyone have experience asking PwC to match a competitor's offer, or will I just get in trouble? I can't make up my mind on what to do. I am happy at PwC and would likely stay if they match my offer -- but don't know if I can even bring it up. Any advice?
What's your base and position now?
And are they giving you a promotion?
Don't forget that compensation is more than money. If were talking to another firm just to take Market "temp", I get it. But think about what you are looking for in next step-generally, clients are bigger and transactions are more complex at PwC vs KPMG. It's much easier to move down than up, not so easy the other way - that is why the increase of $25k from smaller firm makes sense.
"Smaller firm" #Big4
Lol what are you talking about? My clients at the firm so far have been top 5 banks, global automotive , and largest pharmaceutical....
Did you not see the word "generally"? LOL. Different markets, different practices. ....
I mean I just don't think that's what it is. Rule of thumb is you're going to get 20-25% to jump to another firm. @OP what's your speciality
Up to you. Pwc has a stronger brand (objectively, I'm not try to shit on KPMG). You'll also get rationalized over the next few years (smaller raises). That said, it's more money now and a bird in the hand... Do you know what your next cohort level pays? How close to promotion are you? How much is your PwC network worth? No wrong answer, just stuff to think about. Also, do you start over with 2 weeks of PTO? That would be a kick in the balls.
We start at 5 weeks of PTO
I find KPMG way less flexible than PwC - no unlimited sick time, only pays about half the phone bill, not really into "flexibility".
It'll get there. Still picking up from our spin off. Pwc picked up way before deloitte never sold their practice etc
It's a gamble that involves many factors. How good is your performance history? How indispensable are you to your team? What are your peers making? Do you have a supportive partner? Regardless of the answers, be prepared to leave if PwC won't counter. Last question...if you are so happy at PwC, why were you talking to KPMG? It might be time to go....