Hey everyone, I’m writing here today because I have no clue what to do and could really use some advice. I graduated college in 2019 and started working in EY’s audit practice. The main reason I chose this industry to start is because I had no idea what other options there were- I never really took the time to look around. I’ve been in this role for a year now, but I’ve been looking at different career paths to transition into for about 6 months now. I earned my CPA certification but it didn’t take me much at all to complete, and now I’m looking to transition out of the accounting industry because I dont want to be a career accountant. I realized working at MBB or a similar company is the target for me, because it aligns really well with my career goals of getting an MBA and diverse experience under my belt. I’ve managed to network some with these firms, and I am optimistic about at least landing some interviews in my first time applying. However...I received an offer that is way more compelling than my current role (more interesting, much higher pay, less hours during this time of the year, and also higher upward mobility). This is a role that I didn’t even apply for. I was just invited to interview and just completed their process. I think it’s going to be a great opportunity, but at the end of the day it’s still not what I want. I accepted this offer; in my head I would be an idiot to turn down it down- its a no brainer. I concluded that it really would be stupid as hell for me to turn down a better opportunity in the off chance of getting the one that I want. But the way I see it this puts me in a tough situation with respect to applying to MBB and other consulting firms. I don’t know what to do! Should I give up on these MBB and other consulting roles before applying to even a single one? Thanks in advance, I really would appreciate any advice or insight I can get. #help #advice #mbb #big4 #consulting #offer
What is the role you got an offer for?
The role I was offered (and accepted) is an analyst position in the ‘dispute compliance and investigations’ practice of a middle market firm. Basically supporting expert testimonies in commercial breach of contract lawsuits (much more interesting than audit IMO). My TC is going from ~60k with big4 to ~80k in this new role with 1 YOE.
If MBB and consulting is really your goal I wouldn’t take this position. Start applying to middle market consulting firms to get experience, get an MBA from a top 15 and get in that way
Take the role, having multiple experiences as long as it’s not a jump every 6 months is a good thing.
"but at the end of the day it’s still not what I want." If it's not what you want then don't do it. Honestly, work is like 60% of your life so you better like what you do and if you already know you don't want to do this job, don't do it
I would put off the offer for as long as possible and leverage it to get fast-tracked (tell them you have an exploding offer) for interviews in other consulting firms first. 60 to 80k is a big jump, but 80k is more than doable for even small consulting firms (I was making that much at a no-name firm out of college). Get some case prep in and apply to more than just MBB. If those interviews don’t go well, and you truly find the existing offer compelling, take it and reassess in a year.
Hey, thanks for the advice I appreciate it!
Been in the business a long time. It’s always better to work for a company that wants you rather than a company you want to work at but who could care less about you. Best of luck in your new role and enjoy being wanted.
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