Manager salaries - what are the set ranges at the strategy firms, eg mbb, ow, S&, ATK, LEK. And how much at strategy big 4 practices ? Very hard to find info on that. Also bonus points if you can...

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What MBA programs do big 4 strategy normally feed into? Obviously GMAT, GPA etc all matter, but trying to get a blanket feel for how we’re evaluated. Ex: MBB —> HSW or at least M7

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Partner salary ranges across firms -- MBB, Big 4, big tech? Please breakdown base + variable comp.

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What are some big scandals involving a government or client from MBB or the Big 4?

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🏙 Road warriors! What are you usually allowed to spend per night, before taxes/fees, on hotel rooms? Let’s assume a large city like NYC DC ATL SF etc. Interested to hear from MBB to see if >> Big 4

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Is an exit from MBB (EM) to big 4 strategy (Director) a step down? No trolling please 🙂

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On paper, MBB work looks so much more interesting to me than Big 4 work. Is it really?

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What is it about MBB consultants that makes you all different than Big 4 consultants from a talent perspective and more qualified (to clarify: interviewed for all 3 but didn't get an offer; at D now)

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Does MBB view Big 4 as competitors?

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Best way to go from big 4 gov consulting to MBB gov consulting as a 2nd yr associate? My guess is... not by applying online.

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Many 🐠 seem to want Boutique < Big 4 < MBB < PE/VC/FANG ... But what do you actually want to DO with your life?

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Fish from Big 4 that jumped to MBB post MBA. Is it worth it? Appreciate your sharing🙏🙏🙏

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Any Big 4 or MBB Healthcare (Provider) folks here and care to share their experiences (e.g., recruiting, hiring process, length / types of engagements etc.)?

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Any Big 4 or MBB Healthcare (Provider) folks here and care to share their experience (e.g., recruiting / hiring process, types / lengths of engagements etc.)?

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MBB 🐠, what would make you consider moving outside MBB? (Big 4, A, etc.)

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Any Big 4 or MBB Healthcare (Provider) folks here?

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boutique vs. big 4 vs. MBB? Pros and cons.

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Has anyone switched from big 4 to MBB without going the MBA route??

Can we shed some light on all in compensation at MBB/ Big 4 firms with 2.5 years exp non-MBA?

Doing Digital Strategy / Enablement right now And was interested in looking for my next jump 👀

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Resigning at a Big 4 to go to a MBB. Same practice. Any tips on resigning? This was my first job out of undergrad so not sure what to expect! Thanks in advance for your advice/ pointers 🐠!

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Salary expectations for Big 4 strong performing Senior 1/2:
1) Exiting Big 4 to bank
2) Switching from Big 4 to Big 4
3) Exiting Big 4 to Strategy House (non-MBB)
4) Exiting Big 4 to MBB

Thoughts?

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Does a Big 4 or MBB experience give you edge to get into a Booth/ Wharton MBA program ?

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Hi fish! Recently free MC here. Looking for a referral to a Big 4, or MBB

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MBB partner considering an equity partner role with one of the Big 4. Pros and cons?

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What are the typical exit opps for 3rd year MBB consulting (out of undergrad) based on some recent exits that your peers made? Curious as to how big 4 compares and if there is a difference.

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Is it common for MBB managers to leave for Big 4? Do they get a pay bump or title bump from doing so?

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Is it worth switching over to an MBB? I know a lateral move to Business Analyst would pay more (currently at a big 4), but I’ve heard the culture is much different and that it’s harder to succeed.

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Considering doing an MBA from (hopefully) a top 10 school. Not sure of the financial implication considering I'll be down ~200k in tuition. What does the sign on, base, bonus look like in MBB/Big 4?

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Best superlatives (good and bad) for the big 4 and mbb?

Example: Deloitte: Good = best of big 4; Bad: Thinks it’s harder to get into Harvard

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Mbb fish... what does a “typical” project look like? Eg. pmo vs analysis vs strategy? Im on a 20 person project thats pure pmo... trying to grt a feel for average big 4 vs mbb

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If given the chance, what would be your reasons for switching to another big 4 or to MBB? (Especially taking into account the network/brand you've built already)

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Finding interviewers for industry strategy positions are biased against those from non-MBB firms. How do you make up for this if you've almost exclusively done typical big 4 implementation work?

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I’ve recently seen MBB on several strategy engagements where they have won. Why are they winning and how can the Big 4 compete. I’m 1:1 but don’t want to lose anymore.

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Have an MBA internship offer with the big 4 (swing and a miss on the MBB cases) - any tips/thoughts on ranking them? I have created a pretty strong social relationship with all of them...

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Looking to lateral to MBB and got MBB case interview soon, what type of cases/case frameworks should I be practicing, how do they compare to Big 4 case interviews?

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Looking for max comp breakdown (base, bonus, profit share, etc) for Manager or equivalent at big 4 and MBB?

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Just started job at big 4 after having been at boutique for one year, but just received email from MBB asking to schedule 1st round interview. Going to take the interview with MBB - any advice (cont)

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Does MBB in particular, McKinsey do case interviews for experienced hires (~4 years experience at big 4/ACN)?

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Lateral from big 4 to MBB (referral from principal level or higher at each firm) after 3 years experience and no MBA, current base is just short of six figures, what base should I ask for/expect?

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Hi MBB fish - recently got an offer to join you coming over from Big 4... also got accepted into upenn(tho no solid post bschool plan yet). Struggling deciding between the two routes, any advice?

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Bain & Company What consulting firm would you pick if given offers from every single MBB/Tier 2/Big 4 firm and WHY?

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Hi guys, I got a feeling that big 4 or T2 companies kinda quiet in jakarta as opposed to MBB where they conduct lots of recruiting events (management consulting). Any reason for that particularly or maybe big 4 prefer internal hiring only?

What does the recruitment process look like for PhD candidates for the Big 4 and tier 2 firms? I know MBB recruits PhDs, but am unclear about the rest.

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which is the higher priority, technical or business acumen - if my goal is to develop into a high-ranking Big 4 or MBB leader?

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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.

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What's a median salary (considering all US employees) for big 4, Accenture, MBB and FAANG? Is 200k for big 4/ACN, 300K for MBB, 400k for FAANG a good ball park estimate?

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Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

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How to deal with being rejected from a consulting job you want?

We've all been there (not just me I hope). It's so frustrating when the consulting one is a tough hill to climb. Has joining a smaller management consulting firm ever worked out for anyone?

I'd like to hope one day I could get into big 4 or even MBB.

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Just accepted a job at big 4, I have 1 YOE experience as a data scientist, plan is to stay for 2 years then go to MBB or masters…thoughts?

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Bain & Company Have you seen many people make the jump from big 4 to MBB? Id like to attempt this myself (as a 1.5 YOE, C) and would love to hear some success stories and lessons learned!McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

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Any tips/warnings/advice on potentially trying to move from Big 4 to either MBB or a T2 boutique firm? I’m anticipating reaching M1 in Big 4 within the next 12 months. I really like my current practice, but frankly as I eye comp across the bowl, I’m hungry for more elsewhere, even with the recent Big 4 bumps. I have 5 YOE (3 consulting, 2 industry) all within somewhat niche subject matter, as well as my MBA (non “prestigious” school however). Any thoughts or clarifying questions are welcome, TIA

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Mulling over an offer. Is work at MBB way more work / significantly more intense than Big 4? I feel like I have a good brand/rep at EY; not sure if effort to rebuild all of that at MBB is worth it?

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want to interview at MBB again. Last year i had started the process but had to stop the process due to severe family emergency. What followed was depression and im doing fairly better now. I am Leaving Big 4 to join a tech focused Bank. But i feel like I should reach out to recruiter and start the process again. Just not sure if it’s the right move since im joining a new company. Feel it’ll look bad trying to join MBB after starting at a new bank. What to do?

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Benefits of Big 4 strategy or operations consulting over MBB?

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Alright, fishies, let’s try this again. Name drop boutique firms that have offices in San Francisco Bay Area. Big 4 is not my future (as many many MANY of you have repeatedly said I’m not good enough for). So, I’m taking the hint and crossing MBB and Big 4 off my list but still hoping a smaller firm will consider me.

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Hello! Would anyone be willing to give a referral for MBB or Big 4 in management consulting in Canada?

I would love to have a chat and ask a few questions. Thank you!

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

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Hey everyone,
I have a BSc degree from a semi-target university in the United Kingdom, and I currently have around 2 years of strategy consultancy experience at a Big 4 in one of Africa's most competitive economies. I'm looking to step into consulting in Dubai/ Abu Dhabi (MBB, Tier 2, boutiques, etc.).
Any referrals?
Thanks

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I am evaluating offer from Amazon, Dublin (Ireland).

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base- 100k euro
First year bonus- 50k euro
Second year- 36k
This is final after negotiations.
Can someone tell me is it as per the market. I have checked glassdoor and levels.fy and it seems as per market but need to confirm.

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