I'd rather work as a "someone" in a large firm!Both routes will (potentially) get you to the same objective. From a professional development point-of-view, I would suggest that you're much better being a "number" in a large and glamorous consultancy. The large firms generally provide a more varied client base, better education, and most importantly, a pedigree on your CV that will serve you well in your future career.I started my career at a Big Six firm, and I've never regretted it. Yes, you're a small fish in a big pond. But the training and education I got was priceless, and having the Big Six branding on my CV has opened many, many doors. Regardless of how talented I may be or how interesting my project experience, a smaller firm simply wouldn't have the same effect on my CV.
