Ok guys - I have a big decision to make here (well for me anyway) and I could really do with some advice form those of you who are in MC or even in the recruitment side of MC.I have two options at the moment for a MC job:----------------(Option 1) Location: UK London Firm: Big4 Firm Area: Operations ConsultingPosition: Analyst LevelSalary: Standard graduate salary for London (Option 2) Location: One of the 'NICs'Firm: Big4 FirmArea: Strategy ConsultingPosition: Senior ConsultantSalary: Very Good salary in comparison to the local average payAbout me:- Recent Graduate (UK)- BA (Hons)- MSc (Dist)- Variety of work experience; inc. setting up a small business while at university. But no real consultancy experience (apart from a short-term project advising a small business on its strategy/operations).I can’t really give anymore information that that I’m afraid. ---------------I am delighted with both offers and would take either one of these on their own – but I have to make a choice and can see the benefits of both.What I want to know is: **** Which option is best for me in the long term? **** My current ambition would be to move to a strategy house some time in the future – although I have nothing against working my way up the Big4 consultancy career ladder, which is a definite prospect also – it is probably a bit too early to decide for me at the moment. But just to give you an idea.---------------My thoughts:(a) The 'NICs' job is a higher relative pay, higher position and it is has the exact area I wish to work in (strategy) and it would be an amazing experience [while also a bit daunting with a new culture/very steep learning curve]. However, I can't help but think that it might be better in the long-term for me to get trained in London first (learn the ropes so to speak) - as there is a large amount of overlap between strategy and operations projects at analyst level and THEN seek out that NIC opportunity (if it is still there for me). When I will be able to add more value to this more senior role - and have a better foundation to excel at this position - with the experience I will have gained in London. (b) Also, I would like to know how taking the NIC option would look to a potential future employer – as I would be going from graduate to senior consultant in one year!!Would this look like impressive, i.e. accelerated career = strong candidate? Or would it look stronger on my CV if I did London first and then take up the offer in the NIC after? (Again, I stress, IF it was still there for me). Rather than it looking like I avoided the initial challenge of London.----------I hope I have provided enough information for you guys to work with.Any help would be greatly appreciated!Larry