Anyone know the wait time between acceptance and start dates in London for McKinsey, BCG, Bain, OW etc?

Applying for a transfer but tempted to just apply through post-MBA pathway if I can't get it; and just wondering when I should pull the trigger on this backup plan

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Just wondering how OW ended up in your MBD list…

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MBD as in McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte?

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This is confusing. You’re currently at Bain, but want to know how long the wait is post offer acceptance before starting at MBB. You haven’t even received an offer yet - then you’re debating an MBA. Why not just stay where you’re at?

I'm currently at Bain. I'm in a more senior role than the post-MBA role (Consultant at Bain, Associate at McKinsey etc). If I can't get a transfer, I'm willing to re-apply for a more junior role and take a demotion to be in the location I want to be in. Understanding the current timeline between offers and acceptance helps me to calibrate when I want to make that decision, as it is obviously suboptimal.

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