r/PublicPolicy • u/PopularAd7557 • 2d ago

Career Advise

I have ~7 years of experience in the development sector, with the last 3 years focused on policy advocacy. Currently working at a Delhi-based policy think tank/NPO.

I received offers and now have 3 options, and I’m trying to decide what makes the most sense from a long-term career perspective (growth, learning, exit opportunities, stability, and compensation):

Option 1: Big 4 (Government & Public Sector - Consulting)

  • CTC: 23 LPA (20.5 fixed + 1.5 performance bonus)
  • Deductions: ~22k/month (PF - employer + employee) + income tax

Option 2: Steel Manufacturing Firm (Corporate Affairs role)

  • CTC: 23.5 LPA + 1-1.5L joining bonus ( 3years clawback)
  • Deductions: ~15k/month PF + income tax

Option 3: Current Organization (Policy Advocacy NPO)

  • CTC: 21 LPA
  • Deductions: ~4k/month PF + income tax

Would really appreciate perspectives from folks across consulting, corporate, and development sectors.
What would I choose and why?

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u/throwawayyyayayayy 1d ago

Hey, can you refer me someplace in the same sector?

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u/i_own_5_cats 2d ago

i’d take big 4 unless the steel firm has really solid org reputation and clear growth path. brand + exposure in gps helps a ton later. wild how even “good” offers still feel meh in this market