Any ex consultants here make the jump to IB? Any regrets? Considering getting an MBA and making the transition

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Sorry the closest experience I have is interning in consulting before switching to IB. We have a few ex consultant post-MBAs on the floor, I think pretty much everyone is happy they made it into IB. Workload is more intense, but comp and transaction experience is unparalleled.

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I'm in the same boat! Considering a move to IB after 6 years in consulting

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Just curious do you have a plan? I’m 20 months into M&A consulting and gearing up for IB interviews but feeling like it’s too late

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