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Why I Chose Consulting Over a Big-Name Company – And Why Building Matters More

The Career Crossroads: A Defining Choice

Graduating from university is both exciting and daunting. It’s the moment where years of education culminate in one critical decision: where to start your career. For me, the options were clear:

  1. Work in-house at a well-known company—a bank, a tech giant, or a global brand.
  2. Join a top consultancy like Deloitte.

I chose the latter. And looking back, it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

The Power of Exposure in Consulting

Why consulting? Because it provided something invaluable: exposure.

In a consulting role, you don’t just work for one company—you work across industries, solving a variety of business challenges. This accelerates your learning curve in a way that an in-house position often can’t. You’re constantly pushed to develop problem-solving skills, adapt to different corporate cultures, and understand diverse market dynamics.

Instead of being confined to a single business model, you gain insights from multiple organizations. Every project brings new challenges, new teams, and new opportunities to make an impact. This kind of professional versatility is a rare advantage early in a career.

The Shift: From Consulting to Building

However, as time passed, I realized there was an even better path. While consulting is fantastic for exposure and skill-building, the real impact happens inside the companies that take risks—the ones that build, rather than just advise.

In consulting, you analyze, recommend, and strategize. But at the end of the day, the execution is in someone else’s hands. I wanted to be where decisions weren’t just theoretical but had a direct impact on the future of a business.

Why Lion Group in Kosovo?

This is what excites me about what we’re doing at Lion Group in Kosovo. Here, decisions don’t sit in a PowerPoint deck—they shape the trajectory of the business. We’re not just discussing innovation; we’re making it happen.

At Lion Group, the opportunities are limitless. If you have integrity, ambition, and a bias for action, this is the place where you can truly make a difference.

Looking for a Career with Real Impact?

If you’re someone who thrives on challenges and wants to build rather than just consult, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out, and let’s shape the future together.