Has anybody here ever consulted in the Middle East, I know Strat&, Bain, BCG, McKinsey are big there. 1. If I don't work for these companies is it easier to apply directly to ME branchs or should I aim for a local US branch first. 2. Is it possible to work in ME and still be paid my original salary in USD without adjusting for COL? 3. Has anybody else made this transition from a boutique Consulting firm to a job in an international branch in a diff country.
1.5 YOE , SC B.S, Analytics Masters

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Because of how much they're growing, it probably is easier to get hired in the ME. Salary is usually quite good and tax-free. The WLB and your superiors however.......

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15+ hrs a day excluding weekends…tough

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Isn't all consulting 60-80 hours and terrible WLB 😂 my question is how it would hard would it be to actually get in. The WLB isn't an issue for me as Im single and would only do it for a year or two as I try to improve my Arabic although I'm fluent already. Only way I can see it getting worse is if I'm working EST or PDT hours :/

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Lucky that you have good wlb now

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You’ll 100% need to take a cost of living adjustment

Do not have answers to all your questions, here are few pointers for second one -

Based on my homework for McKinsey
+ McKinsey pays almost equivalent of USA in MEO, the best part is tax free income
+ However the WLB is brutal
+ More projects in public sector
+ Folks prefer Dubai as office, however work may be in Saudi

They absolutely do not pay the same

Booz Allen pays pretty good for those relocating from US. AC 1 is accurate with the terrible Wlb and preference of living in UAE.

Why would you not want be paid in ME ? If your base is Dubai, your taxes will be super low. Once you get in higher income bracket, Taxes are brutal. Is the difference in income so significant that it will offset the tax benefits ??

Bain is not big there

Which companies that are reputable here are easy to get into in ME? With good pay and best (even if best of the worst) WLB

Any of the top 10 consulting firms are going to have similar work, pay, WLB, and recruiting standards. If you are trying to go purely for the resume line and the optimal pay, reputation, and WLB, you'll never be happy wherever you go.

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Really appreciate all the help guys! Last question, how would you go about it? Small boutique firm, 1.5 YOE Arabic speaker with bachelor's in Business and Masters in analytics.

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