[davismwfl]

Depends on what you want to be building. At a big 5 firm you will likely be traveling fairly regularly if not weekly and you will be worked hard. You will also learn a ton and see so many varied things you will be come away even more valuable.

Me personally, I'd pick Sears. Doesn't sound sexy but I know a little about them and they generally are pretty good to work for and at least you will be building out products not just working on other peoples projecs. So you will get to see the impact more first hand.

In the end though I doubt either company is a bad choice, so it is more about how you want to spend the next few years and what is important to you. Don't overlook small things though, they can sometimes be more important then the money.

One last point. If Deloitte is that low compared to Sears, something is up. I'd really want to understand that more, as you really shouldn't see that big of a difference.

[swcoders]

Thanks for advice. It might depend on their requirement and urgency of project and skills so they are offering me more. I do not want to loose that huge money and also wanted to join Deloitte (I am also not sure I am right fit as I am very technical and introvert person). I am really confused right now.

[davismwfl]

I get being confused.

Deloitte like any consulting work can grind on you after awhile but honestly it can be a lot of fun, especially if you are younger and don't have pets, family you want to see etc. I did consulting for years, large and my own.

Sears believe it or not is not a dying company and has significant technical resources for differing product lines. People don't realize they power a lot of repair business tool chains, Design software etc. not that it is a panacea but don't let the fact it is an old company stop you, they are doing some neat stuff. I consulted for them a number of years back and I was totally dumbfounded at all the stuff they are into and creating. Of course it is a larger company so it comes with some headaches like all big companies, Deloitte too.

Also, don't let being an introvert stop you from Deloitte as that may be a good thing as they will help you communicate and you'll learn to be more extroverted. At the same time, don't buy into the hype that having Deloitte on your resume will help you, it won't make a huge difference. If you plan on making a career in enterprise software or consulting it will weigh more but even then I have seen quite a few enterprises basically ignore all resumes from anyone with big 5 experience. Not saying that is super common but just pointing out having that name on your resume doesn't always mean good.