DA at consultancy vs full time SWE at big tech
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So I've been picked up as exceptional talent for a Software Engineering role at a pretty well known tech company (like everyone knows them) but I've also got an offer for a Data & Analytics DA at one of the big management consultancies
SWE role: straight into proper engineering work, the brand name is massive, everyone knows the company
DA role: a Russell Group degree, client-facing work, mix of technical and business side, graduate debt-free with 4 years consulting experience. also there's the whole social side of uni and being part of a cohort which seems decent
The thing is both options seem good for completely different reasons which is why I'm stuck. with the DA I get the degree funded, the whole social side of being at uni and part of a cohort, and it feels like an easier exit if I wanted to shift direction later on. with the SWE role I get that insane brand recognition in tech and proper technical work from day one but no degree and the fear is if I get laid off I'm a bit stuffed without the qualification
Has anyone had to choose between a DA and a full time role like this? what made you go one way or the other? or did anyone turn down their DA for something else and either regret it or not regret it?
Just want to hear from people who've actually been in this position because right now I'm going in circles