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Hi WSO,

Give me some advice regarding the following 4 offers I have from each of the B4 for a city in Southern USA:

  • Deloitte - Strategy Analyst, 85k Base + 10k Signing
  • KPMG - Advisory, 78k Base + 5k Signing
  • PwC Strategy& Generalist Associate, 100k Base + 5k Signing
  • EY-Parthenon Deal Tech Associate, 90k Base + 10k Signing

Leaning towards the last two options for $$$ reasons. Need insight regarding WLB, exit opps, bonus structure, culture, pretty much everything.

One specific question is Deal Tech at EY-P's work scope versus S& Generalist work scope, would Deal Tech be only deals (more work) for same pay? I have an interest in tech but also want experience in non-tech projects.

Thanks in advance.

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Agree with above commenter. I would take probably Strategy& first and EY-P second.

Quick question, I noticed that your base for EY-P is higher than a friend's. Are you in a HCOL to get that bump?

 
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Agree with the other posters on here with respect to S& and EY-P being the best options, and would also suggest S&

I have friends who worked in effectively the same role as the deals tech team at a different T2. Those can be some of the least interesting whilst simultaneously most demanding projects in consulting

Also, "interest in tech" =/= deals tech. You're probably more interested in strategy projects for tech clients

 

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