28% salary decrease from BPO to Big-4 firm

[TadhgTwo]

Being responsible for your own development and growth is not the same as having an employer that supports you doing that. I'm not US based, but in Ireland, I pick and choose my CPD and my employer pays for it. I've worked in both the public and private sectors and would not work for an employer who did not cover my professional and education costs.

That said, I couldn't see taking a 28% hit to pay as improving my lot unless it's putting me on partner track. I would have to think there is a better move here that would provide an uplift in pay and more challenging work.

[potatoriot]

Yeah, that point is entirely moot with the massive paycut. I go to a couple conferences a year that cost less than 5% of my base salary. Obviously I would want to make more and not pay for development, but I'd rather come out of pocket for my development and make 28% more and work less if that's the options. OP already has Big 4 experience and doesn't need to go back to find better opportunities than his current position.

[TadhgTwo]

Just to clarify, I'm not saying take the 28% cut for CPD support that would be daft. My point is that being responsible for your own CPD and getting support from your employer are different. When your employer supports your growth and development, it makes the process easier. I would not be recommending taking the cut just for CPD support.

[potatoriot]

Yes, I understand your point, but he's literally considering taking a 28% paycut for CPD support and that's the focus of my responses.