Am I a complete failure? Im 31 years old. I have an MBA from a top school. Couldn’t get into MBB. Did not have the courage to try hard enough. Rolled over like a child at first hint of struggle. Managed to get a senior consultant position at a big 4. BOMBED during my first year. Picked up the pace these past few months but won’t get a promotion after 2 years. My friends got into MBB and I’m not even doing strategy. Does it make sense for me to try at MBB? Am I too old for MBB?

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You are 31? Yup your life is over.

Let me tell you what you don't want to hear.

Stop winning like a 13 year old. Get hold of your self and move on. The attitude you are showing will do nothing but keep you down.

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Wow here's the reason why people find consulting toxic

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I can guarantee that approximately 0.0% of the population views a MBB job as success in life.

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But 100% of MBA grads know what MBB is and there is shame amongst them, honestly MBAs are the worst about titles.

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Just thought I would throw this out there but when did 31 become old? No way your not to old. In reality your just starting your career really you have time to do whatever you want. Keep your head up and pursue whatever it is you strive to achieve. Don’t let one small road block get you down. Learn from it and keep it moving.

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