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McKinsey & Company I am joining the McKinsey & Company Boston office in late July and searching for housing in the meantime. If I could get some insight on the ratio of days in the office vs work from home that would be super helpful!
If I need to come into the office regularly I will try to find a place close by.
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You’re a wise person for knowing this :)
Yes - i took a different offer instead partially for this reason. I have some regret over that though, so maybe the grass is just always greener elsewhere?
And by some regret i mean a lot of regret. Was promised a lot of things in an f500 D level role that were mostly exaggerated, unfulfillable, or just lies. So, idk. At least mbb probably would have matched my expectations, for good and bad.
yes. everyone I am close with (college friend, hs friend, as well as friends gf) at mck are having second thoughts… 1-2 yoe… never expected that but just one data point for u to consider.
I am at a boutique doing similar job, and sometimes I wonder if I am built for this.. At the same time, where else I can work being full of sh*te🫣
Way to recognize this early! You have to sacrifice a lot to be successful at McK, especially on the family side. With that said, would try to recognize if you are just having a low (consulting is full of them) or truly aren’t cut out for it - exits are meaningfully better at EM so worth considering.
Yes. Im not sure I’ll make it a year either. Im at a different phase of life. Would have been great a few years ago now idk if the money is worth the time away from my family.
I'm 30
Given the chance, would you not do it again?
Just join Bain at a southern office with good WLB 🫠
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"Good WLB" is all relative - compared to BCG's infamous South system? Perhaps.
Compared to non-MBB etc? No.
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https://joinfishbowl.com/post_x7wuzexng3
Are you able to find a reasonable exit opportunity? Hope you are happy with your next employer :)
I feel exactly the same 6 months in now just counting the days.. if they grabbed me when I was younger sure.. but now..my priorities have changed. Just not worth it.
care to share your age? i have an offer and am considering joining BCG as JC
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I know MDPs who swear to have “ good WLB “ working at least 70 hr weeks , taking calls on vacation, seeing their kids Fri to Sun … everyone has their definitions of balance and some are super passionate about their work that they love working