Fish - need help here. I used to work in the research team at McK / Bain (let’s assume one) pre-MBA. My experience here at BCG has not been great and I am looking to move to another consulting firm. The challenge is that the practice area I work in is actually stronger at the other MBB ( not the one I worked pre-MBA). How ridiculous would it be to even apply there? And if accepted, how would it be perceived - having worked at all three. 🤦🏻‍♂️😞 Or should I just continue at BCG or go back to old firm

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Why would it be ridiculous to apply there?

Who cares how it would be perceived?

You don’t say what your level is but I’m guessing you’re a C... the question is going to be “why are you lateraling as a C” not “why are you trying for the MBB trifecta”

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If you work at all three you get a badge on your linkedin. Do it for the chievo

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Love a good over engineered humble brag

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@OP as someone at BCG, and knowing friends at the other two, I think maybe it's time to really consider why you think it'll be different. MBB all try very hard to distinguish themselves from each other, but the truth is it's all relative, and there far more similar than alike. What has made BCG tough? And you're CT now, not KT, right?

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Go for it... become MBB.

In all seriousness if the third firm has the strongest practice in your focus area I would consider it to be a logical move to pursue them.

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