Are there reasons why someone would choose a big 4 over mbb?

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Because they couldn’t get in?

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I did. Work life balance is crazily good at K (I start at 8:30 and it is very rare that I work past 7). I interviewed with BCG when I was a Manager and got in as a Consultant. I soon got promoted at K to a Director. So, BCG was 2 levels down. I sat down and thought about what I wanted to do in life, which is have my own business. I decided to start my own on the side and eventually transition to it full time. For this plan, I need more time. K suits my needs better, so turned down BCG. I don’t even think about it all that much. The way I look at it, I can always re-interview if I want in, at a later time.

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A good reason would be if someone wanted to work there

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Delirium

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MBA tuition reimbursement and existing network

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I've transferred around the world with Deloitte, the global reach is pretty awesome

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Better work-life balance is the only one that comes to mind...

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Lying to themselves

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BCG pays for graduate degrees, not just MBAs

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EY1 & OP, ummm no. Not here at least

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No up or out policy

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Damn, k1 is for reals

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Chose D Human Capital over McKinsey because D has a stronger, more reputable, and established Consulting practice in that specific space

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Because they prefer to avoid prestige and better exit opportunities

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Seems like the answer is just existing network, work life balance, easier promotion policy, and global reach. Thanks all!

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Stupidity could be one of the reasons

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@K1, kudos to you :)

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D4 - does MBB drug test?

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I left a big 4 year two years ago. Lost two years in tenure doing so. Best career move I’ve ever made. Granted, I don’t know what I want to do in life, so I value the default career path at and better exit ops from BCG

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Because big4 has more service offerings and MBB may not offer a service within your field

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