Most people I know who worked for the Big 4 left because they were treated like dogs and worked endless hours. It’s not that they couldn’t make partner it’s tha

Most people I know who worked for the Big 4 left because they were treated like dogs and worked endless hours. It’s not that they couldn’t make partner it’s that they didn’t want to. This applies to both the accounting and IT consulting practices. A few of the accounting people have very successful careers that pay much more than consulting, including being a CFO. A lot of others left for smaller consultancies where they are able to have a say in the company versus being a cog in the wheel. I’ve debated going to McKinsey or the Big 4 but I’m not traveling Sunday-Thursday. Smaller shops pay more. Speaking with other consultants I’ve found that working with medium sized Software Vendors means great benefits including sweet RSUs and they don’t travel as much.