For those who have lateraled to MBB or a Tier-2 firm (ATK/S&/OW/LEK/etc) - how did you find time to prep for case interviews if you’re staffed on an intense project?

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^Don't be a dick. The answer is obvious: you just have to find the time. OP is just looking for shared experiences.

Personally, I've had opportunities to leverage my contacts for the lateral move but I have not bc I am too burnt out and not even sure if consulting is right for me at this point. But it's difficult for me to ascertain how much of that is S& and how much of that is consulting.

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If you can't figure that out, you might not be ready to make the move. Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance.

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OP, you staffed ? I heard all of S& either laid off or on the beach.

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I have been staffed for the past 5 months (Partners keep pulling me on projects; I'm good with Excel)

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