Bain fish, what are your thoughts about having to serve an extra year as SACs vs. their other MB counterparts who can go straight to the post-MBA level?

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It's the same at McKinsey for most people. It's 0.5-1 year and most people do an externship or transfer (international office) for it so not really a big deal.

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6mo-1yr is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Would rather be more prepared and kill it vs have a higher burn-out rate. 🤷

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