How do I go from big 4 to MBB?

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Why would you do that clearly KPMG>MBB, where you at NYC back me up

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NYC would definitely get a "performs below level" for technical competencies

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@OP whoops my apologies. But while we're here... Any chance you're single and ready to mingle?

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I came from Deloitte, had a functional expertise that McKinsey valued

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^so this is in reverse order? At least McKinsey is listed twice

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Not at the best consulting firm in the world he won't. Who needs credentials when you have meritocracy at KPMG?

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Do u really wanna spend 120k to make 135? When u can prob get there in a few years? Or maybe now if u jump to a more competitive offer?

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^thirtsy

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MBA. There's no other way.

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Yea op you need a M7 mba.

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Thanks for the perspective, guys :) Looks like it's best to stay where I am and climb the ranks! 💪🏼

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@mck2, what did u do at Deloitte before?

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@OP I'm trying to do the same thing but plan to go the MBA route.

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@acc2 I did supply chain and operations work

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maps.google.com

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Are you Strategy or tech?

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Well hopefully to start you are already in KPMG strategy and have and MBA otherwise MBA required

KPMG, are you in strategy? Do you have an MBA? You are going to hit a ceiling fast without an MBA. No manager for you so not best to climb the ranks!

@S&1 *she lol

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