A quick note about what I’ve experienced, in my decade long career, is the real advantage of MBB or FAANG - it gives you a shot at stretch roles that are outside your expertise. Not all the time or even most of the time compared to better candidates with specific experience for the role but gives you this wildcard shot at a vast array of opportunities.

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Get me into either and you'll get a lavish gift basket

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That’s kinda meta

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Worked for me. Was at a "Tier 2" firm a while back but I guess it was close enough. My new boss for that first post-consulting role was a former principal at MBB.

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