Currently EM/early SM at a T2 but have the opportunity to join as a Consultant at MBB. Worth it?

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I knew a few who joined BCG as a consultant having been Manager at Big 4.

Benefits are: immediate compensation bump (base salary and bonus), longer term higher comp progression, more exposure to pure strategy, due diligence etc vs implementation work (assuming that’s a positive for you)

Main “complaints”: step back in responsibility - you go back to primarily being a “doer” vs a true manager for 1.5-2 years before promotion to PL where you will regain those responsibilities
Hours are generally longer as well

I’ve never worked at big 4/T2 so this is second hand feedback I’ve heard from others. Hope it helps your decision!

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That sounds like a huge step back for not a lot of upside

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No way

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If M now, worth it. Not worth it if officially SM

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What does EM mean in terms of YOE? EM at McK can mean 3-4 YOE which would mean you wouldn’t join as a higher than a C.

We had several issues with Experienced hires joining as an M or SM and failing.

Worth. Your progression will probably be faster long run than at T2, and also more upside potential at MBB (both at MBB and external).

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