How are hours like in research/knowledge management at MBB? Burnt out from consulting hours but I still like the work 🥵

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They’re definitely better than consulting hours but not quiet 9-5. Both McKinsey and BCG sometimes staff knowledge people on projects, where they can take on similar roles to consultants, but how often that happens varies by region and practice

Closer to 9-5 than to consulting hours definitely. Depending on the practice / role can be pretty good but definitely varies a lot

And what’s the career growth like?

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