Anyone in BCG gamma, how do you like it? How does it compare to the generalist track in terms of WLB, progression and comp?

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@OP, your experience will depend on which Gamma team you're in. They've reorganized since I left, but IIRC:
GAMMA C = Partner track consulting, closest tog generalist, same comp and everything else
Gamma X = Internal Gamma Product Dev team
Gamma S/A = Supporting Consulting track (not partner track) - definitely treated more 2nd tier despite often doing the work of Gamma C, comp is a bit lower

C will have the same progression as a generalist consultant.

WLB is still going to be rough for most groups. Gamma X might be more reasonable as I believe they're less client-facing.

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The letters mean nothing. They're internal designations - - convoluted and nonsensical like a lot of things at MBB.

You'd know if you were applying to X - it's explicitly going to be described as such.

As for Gamma C - again that's pretty clear too - you'd be a heavy client-facing partner-track consultant.

And for Gamma S/A - - they'd describe your role more so as data science building or less client-side exposure.

Just read the job descriptions -- should be very straightforward last I checked.

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