MBB vs Big 4

Is working at a Big 4 really that “prestigious”? If so, why? I recruited with Big 4 (rejected by MBB) during college, but ultimately chose ACN for the pay and the culture (at least within the campus recruiting team). Did I make the wrong decision long-term?

What do MBB consultants really think about Big 4 consultants????

How different is the quality of work delivered between big 4 consulting and MBB? Are the two really that far off?

Philosophical question: Has McKinsey’s brand diminished in luster? Context: Randomly was at a church picnic (socially distanced) with some baby boomer era former MBB consultants. When they found out I was in consulting (big 4), they weirdly started talking about how McKinsey’s brand value wasn’t what it used to be to clients and for exit opportunities. Silly gripes or true?

Are any of the big 4 firms seen below one another? Or is it more McKinsey=Bain=Bcg > D=EY=pwc=kpmg? Purely talking in terms of prestige. Not sure if that’s even true for MBB but I’ve always wondered if “not all big 4 firms are created equal”

Ex-Deloitter here. My goal is to finish working across ALL of the Big 4, and then post-MBA at ALL of the MBB. Will I be considered a flight risk or will I garner the Thanos level respect I deserve?

Youngest partner/md you have seen at big 4/Accenture or MBB?

Anyone transition from Big 4 to MBB’s in the past? Any thoughts around the merits of making that kind of a move?

How would you culturally fit the big 4 into MBB and which big 4 gets left out?

What are the most desired consulting companies in top business schools APART from MBB and Big 4?

What are big firms like MBB / Big 4 doing to keep employees (especially junior level) engaged and motivated during COVID? In your opinion, is it working?

How many hours a week do you typically work at MBB? I’ve heard that MBB’s hours are worse than Big 4/ACN consulting, but here I feel like I’m working 80-90 hr workweeks already.

How common is exiting from big4 to MBB? Joined big 4 post mba and still craving mbb! Does it get harder with time as they mostly hire out of school?

Are the exit opportunities from a big 4 firm substantially different from MBB?

Would you leave Big 4 for MBB, same salary?

Big 4 salary is such a meme out of college, lateraling to MBB and my total comp is 2.2x as much -_-

Hypothetically, would you move from a Big 4 to MBB if given an offer one rank below where you currently are? Assuming salary is similar.

Those that exited to MBB from big 4, is it worth it? Thinking about the long hours and pressure

Big 4 Partners: in what ways do you think your role is easier and/or harder than what you have seen of MBB Partners? Does your lower average price point make it easier to sell work? Do you have to sell (and manage) lots of projects every year? Etc. I realize this is a tough question if you haven’t worked in both.

Is MBB better than Big 4?

Are experienced hires from big 4 who jump to mbb treated like secondary citizens?

Is it actually worth applying to jobs cold with no internal references or contacts? I haven’t had any luck with this thus far, but wondering if others have. Am I wasting my time with these applications? How do you go about applying to jobs? Background: I’m not MBB or Big 4. (but did go to a top 10 university)

I’m in my 2nd year in audit. I want to pivot into management consulting within a big 4 or MBB. Has anyone seen someone make this lateral movement? I’m not sure how feasible that is and what steps to take. I’m also down to discuss further with whoever is comfortable in connecting.

How much different or “better” are the tech/digital practices at MBB vs Big 4? Like how is the nature of work+opportunities different? do we need an MBA to transfer to MBB? Long term goal is tech PM.

Best and worst firm of MBB, Tier 2, Big 4? Not in terms of “prestige”/rankings but culture/wlb/compensation etc

Is big 4 or MBB all it’s cracked up to be? Or is it better to be at a smaller firm? What’s more important to you in life: the name/prestige or do you value other things and what are those values? Just curious to hear people’s opinions

What are the big cultural differences between Big 4 and MBB?

Those who got into H/S from the big 4 (consulting practices), can you share a tip? Everyone I know that got in worked at MBB, a little discouraged...

Can someone please explain the kind of work MBB firms perform in the federal space? I just can’t see it being widely different than the other big 4 firms in federal. Ex: most work is systems driven (implementation) is that still true for MBB? Thank you!!

Looking to network with Canadian MBB 🐠. I have 3.5 years of strategy consulting experience in a big 4 firm in the US and a US MBA (Ivy league if that counts for anything). Please let me know if you are open to connecting..

I'm a young (under 30) SM at Big 4 & like everyone here would like to make the move to MBB. I recognize a title change is likely but I don't care about titles. My question is how to make the change?

Is the Big 4 to MBB jump common? I know everyone wants to work at MBB, but curious to see how often that desire actually materializes

MBB or Big 4?

What do MBB consultants really think about Big 4 consultants???

I have a personal Amex platinum card, can I use that to book eligible business flightsand then expense it? How does that work with big 4, and mbb usually? New coming employee to this company. Thanks!

Has anyone jumped from M at big 4 to MBB? What level did you come in at?

What’s the best travel policy by firm? We have nothing but hoping to be upgraded... Flying coast to coast on economy every week is exhausting... I assume MBB allows first class flights. Big 4?

How much does your undergrad matter a few years out of school? Didn’t go to bad school but also didn’t go to a target. How would that affect my prospects at Big 4 or MBB?

Anyone want to give a ranking of top pharma / biotech firms (prestige and pay)? Looking for companies beyond big 4 and MBB