First 8 weeks as an Associate after jumping from Big4:
Pros - super smart/driven colleagues, more unique/interesting work, more ownership, benefits are awesome, traveling frequently, more technical work, more frequent feedback
Cons - hours are worse, much faster timelines, having to learn the BCG way quickly, much higher expectations, less ability to choose cases
Overall very happy with the switch so far - happy to answer any questions!
Yep, I just finished my masters in management with Harvard extension. Totally worth it - best in class professors.
@Slalom very appreciated. I'll take a look at how much of a community these schools aim to make out of it. Cost isn't a factor since it's company-paid, but professors and network seem to be the key. This'll help my search a bunch 👍🏽👍🏽
I'm in banking/tech strategy btw, there aren't any certifications that would be relevant... so I'm looking at strategy, innovation, design thinking, and leadership courses.
Online MSc, MBA ..... Western Governors University, Arizona State University,.... there's more those are just two affordable ones. I personally am doing my MSc through WGU part time.
Yeah, I already have my MBA... definitely not going for another full degree, just a certificate at most. Good luck though!