Would you take a pay cut from $205K base to $180K base to go fully remote + can live wherever (from 2 days in office in NYC).

KPMG recently hit me with the PIP or Career Transition option and I chose the latter. Gave me 90 days to search for a new role and I still get paid out my salary until my separation date. Something told me a few months ago to start looking for an exit. The same week as the HR call, I was already interviewing in the final round. Received the offer last week. Happy to go! 😁✌🏽 Manager - 179K - MCOL Job offer: 180K base 45K bonus ESPP - 15 percent discount 4.5 percent 401K Unlimited PTO

Deciding between two offers — which would you take? Have been in consulting for the last ~7 years and looking for a change 1. Series C startup — Director role (~$240K cash comp; includes equity); energized by the work, love the team, and feel like there is a lot of upward mobility 2. Corporate Strategy at a bank (think BofA, JPM, WF) — VP role (~$315K TC); could be promoted to ED in 2-3 years; great name for resume — admittedly the role doesn’t really energize me but the $$ is good!

I’m interviewing with two companies. Let’s say I get an offer from both. What would you choose: Fintech: -significant pay raise (like, 100k salary raise) -I would increase my skills/new challenge -cons: red flags in terms of wlb - worried about adapting as I’ve never worked in fintech space before -very AI forward -known to have layoffs Bank: -only about a 20k pay raise -no stress (huge bc I’m a mom to 4), wlb good -less layoff risk -cons: I’m over qualified, would not gain any skills

I hear Accenture is going through tough times. Things are difficult at McKinsey as well. Losing talent everywhere. Recent graduates are not looking at McKinsey or Accenture as best careers. How long will this last?