are there any parts of MBB (client facing, core consulting roles) with good, or at least not bad, work life balance? My only impression is that overall it's pretty bad...but just curious.

Hello, anyone working in project management or production have any tips or tool recommendations for managing budgets and timelines? I feel like I never really learned what the best practices are. I currently work as a producer for the marketing team at a start up. How do you folks do things at the big ad agencies? Thank you!

MBB partner considering an equity partner role with one of the Big 4. Pros and cons?

I get super nervous every time I talk to my SM and MD on the project. Normal?

Is there a specific brand/client that you just cant seem to write good copy for??? For me its pet food. I could brainstorm 5 pages of headlines and nothing?? Never happens with any other brand. How do u get over it and write something decent?

Has anyone gotten an offer from MBB and is willing to give me a case? Pls DM

Hi friends, I got 69.34% from Imperial college from aeronautics with MEng. Will this hurt my chance for applying to MBB? I am currently working in Accenture as a first year analyst. Had summer intern in Accenture and one year of placement experience in a technology company
(Did terrible in first two year as I spent to much time/trying too hard to really understand what I was learning and did not leave enough time to practise past papers Lol, improved dramatically in last two years)

Hi Fishes.
I am actively looking for a job change in the Finance domain.
I have been working in Investment Banking(Client reporting)for 2.4 years and have prior experience of 2.6 years in Reconciliation.
Current location- Delhi NCR.

Just received an email written in all caps with a sparkly image as the background. I didn't realize my grandma worked for my client

Year to Date I made $60k including overtime. How much should I expect to get with my promotion to Project Manager? Base salary + 10%? I have 3 years experience in the industry in NY, NY

Need advice. I was a transaction risk investigator at amazon. Resigned few months back. Since it became tough for me to handle baby and work. Now I'm planning to work again but I want to do more. I need to do find a right job i believe that gives me life and work balance. As an investigator earlier it caught really tough to even spare a minute because of high incoming cases. Need advice on what courses to pursue for good packages. (Have had good catch on SQL) i have had just 2 years experience.

It feels the worst to overwork for a bad project leader...

FAANG peps! Offramping from the military as an officer with 11 YOE. Predominantly Program and Project Management skills. I would love to connect with some folks in this space!

With all the rolling layoffs happening in the city this year, are any good account directors hanging out here, and also creative teams? We are looking for some additional support on a project

Does anyone have experience working at any of these companies? Thoughts on company culture and WLB?

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Coupa
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Hi all! I recently accepted a remote/hybrid RN position to try something new. Majority of my experience is at bedside. The pay is less than bedside (as a traveler), but more than a staff nurse. Are there any RN’s that left bedside for a remote position that can give advice on the work/life balance? What pros and cons do you encounter?

What is the chance of getting a UK visa sponsorship by investment banking clients for analyst/ client manager roles? What is their average salary in market?

Hi, I’m currently a Project manager (5 years of experience) and I want to move to a PgM role to one of the MAANG companies. Honestly have no idea where to start and how to best prepare for interviews. Also any tips on how to actually land an interview would be amazing haha thanks!

Anyone have experience as in-house counsel in healthcare tech at a F500? Can anyone speak to general WLB, pros and cons, general thoughts of working in this sector?

Working across from someone who has been on secondment to the same client for 7+ years. How does that work?

What is the general consensus on online I/O psychology programs? I’m looking to pivot into HC consulting and am strongly considering USC’s online MAPP or Harvard Extension School’s I/O Psychology graduate program.

Holiday gifts for support staff: I know it’s customary to give secretaries/assistants a gift (Ive heard that standard is $50 for each year you are, so a 2nd year would give $100, a 3rd year would give $150). However, would you also give critical support staff a gift? My office has a concierge service and two of the staff do a lot for me, so I would like to give them a gift, but I feel badly that the rest of the staff on their same team (who I don’t interact with as their duties are back in…

Does BNP ISPL give welcome kit?

If you have trouble with female foleys- go shadow a midwife.

Just started a role in client service last month. I was wondering was it is like to be a broker and how compensation structure works? How do you go about looking for new clients? Or are they given to you? Sorry new to this industry!

Is citi provide any vouchers on Birthday ? And any alternative they giving for club Mahindra benefit ?

Heading to New Orleans tomorrow… what are some can’t miss food/drink spots?

How long did it take you to buy BTC after hearing about it? I heard about it and blockchain in 2017/2018 and didn’t buy until last year. Sigh.

Would TTP referral work if I already have an account for the trial? Can someone hook me up with a link?

I'll be staying with my fam at a JW that has a lounge and free breakfast for elite members. I have redeemed two rooms. Will my family in the second room also have access to the lounge and breakfast?

Is it normal for a creative department to be set up so that only 1 or 2 creative teams get all the “good” briefs (campaign concepts, commercial shoot opportunities, anything with budget) and the rest of the creative teams churn out the “boring work” (banners, social from already shot assets,etc). Are there agencies where opportunities are more even spread out?

Do you feel that the job you doing is actually helping patients?

P.S: My job is to estimate what's maximum we could charge for a drug. Doesn't seem to help them/us.

How much budget should an early stage startup plan for digital marketing? Ballpark/average. Or does it vary by product type/industry? Don’t know if it’s 1-5-10k/month or if I’m looking at it the right way

Hey Fishes ,
I want to know does TCS takes any self declaration before releasing the offer letter?
This is for C2 level.
I have not received my offer letter yet and they said give us self declaration and will release offer letter.
I have not yet received their declaration form.
What exactly is this exactly?
Thanks in advance for help!!

10k to go IS navy reserve. Comes with TS. 1.5yrs to sched&attend is "a" school in virginia so you will have plenty of time to plan. can cut you orders to any nosc.

How is consulting life in Canada compared to US? And how are finding quality of life in general for folks who made the move from US to Canada?

Bain has a written test now for lateral hires? Is it similar to Casey with BCG? Thank you McKinsey for keeping it fun with just a game😂

What is MBB in a T1 office odds at HBS/GSB?

Any BCG 🐠 filling to read my cover letter before i submit? Experienced hire applicant here!

I completed the Mckinsey PSG (Solve) but didn’t receive a confirmation email after. is that normal? should I email the recruiter and let her know that i completed it?

When do you get your C2/A2 pay raise? Is it the first January after you join out of MBA, your anniversary date, or the second January after joining? Or some other time entirely?

BCG plagiarism of Matthew ball in the metaverse article - what accountability will there be for the authors? None or none?

Funny how 90% of posts here are re: M. Wonder if grass actually is greener over there...

Chances at MBB after MBA?

3 years at ACN (2 in Tech, 1 in MC SC&O)
Coops at banks, credit. FT Insurance exp.
UG GPA = 3.3 (3.5 and 3.6 last 2 years)
GMAT 700
MBA at Rotman or Ivey (preferably Ivey)

Cold applied to McKinsey and have an initial interview coming up. Should I expect a normal screening discussion (discuss the role, experience, salary, etc)? Also open to any advice for an experienced hire moving through the interview process.

does the mckinsey survey mean anything more than nothing? gotta assume a referral trumps the survey

Are McKinsey or BCG recruiting experienced hires in London? 1.5 YOE

Thanks!

What is an Innovation Consultant at Bain?

Any ex-ZSers move to MBB? How would you compare the project types / firm culture between ZS and MBB?

Joining McK soon - do I generally need to "ask" for raises, or is it all set in stone similar to BigLaw?

Does MBB have a lot of global health and econ development work? Can folks spend their career in this space at MBB?

do i need to own a suit for mbb? I hear lots of people never wear suits at mbb anymore?

Thoughts on doing part time data science masters while working as an AC (analyst)?

Tempted to pursue more education while working at MBB

Got an offer from an mck today as a lateral hire. No real questions, but just wanted to thank everyone on this bowl because the information was truly helpful in making this possible. Appreciate it 🙌🏻