Ex-Big 4 folks at MBB: how has the experience been for you so far? Any of you been in a situation where you’re coming to a MBB in a lower role but have excelled in moving up quickly? (Or not.) Thinking about making the leap but would love to hear if the MBB hype was worth it. (FWIW: My work hours are 65-80/wk so I’m pressed to think it’ll be that much worse on the other side.)

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Been a great decision, never looked back. More opportunities come about where places/roles are specifically stating former-mbb experience as a requirement.

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Fantastic to hear! What was your journey to EM? (Lateral hire or did you go to Consultant and then get promoted in <1 yr?) Also I’m wondering to what extent it was challenging to rebuild networks and know how the firm truly operates and if that slowed promo cycles. Thx!

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If your incoming firms are BCG, pwc1 and OP, I can lend some insight if questions arise

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@OP no sorry I assume if you came from Monitor it should be more like for like

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Subscribing here as well since I’ve got an offer for the same situation. Manager (promotion to SM in July) considering Consultant/Associate.

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Manager to Consultant is a lateral move, not a demotion. PLs / EMs are like Senior Managers. I was at a Big 4 firm before bcg

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