An undergrad reached out for some advice and thought I would post it here. Which one would you pick and why?

A. S& Deals Strategy in a big city NYC or SF
B. MBB BA in a small city Denver or SEA

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MBB no doubt

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Denver and SEA are great cities!

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MBB not even a close comparison

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I’m in neither groups so can’t offer any advice lol

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Ex S& and I say B

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Were you in DS?

MBB no questions asked

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The amount of MBB sycophants on here is ridiculous.

No city preference - go to Seattle or Denver

City preference for big city or wants PE exposure - go to S&

You guys do realize the majority of folks at MBB complain about their jobs all the time, just like you.

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Don’t forget it’s super easy to relocate internally within US.... I think after one year this should not be an issue

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From a generalist point of view, MBB has a stronger brand, but only maybe Bain does better CDD work than S& deals. so if Bain then go there, but if not bain and your focus is CDD then S&

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She eventually wanting to be in the financial world and she doesn’t think PE practice is big at the small city from the MBB offer. Would that change your mind?

Nope. Plenty of people break into PE without PEG experience at Bain

How important would location be? big city vs small city

MBB - no question

MBB. City isn't a huge factor in my opinion. Most important element is if she just doesn't want to live in a smaller place, but career is likely fine either way

MBB for sure

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