How does MBB, management consulting, do during a recession? Anyone experience 2008 while they were there? Thinking if it’s worth it to get an MBA right now but want to manage risk

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I think the first thing is can you get in to a top 10 school? Almost never going to be worth it unless you can check that box off first

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Interested in hearing about this as well

I’m sure there were layoffs and that it was a rough time, considering there were both assurance and advisory lay offs in the big 4. I don’t think you should base your future career choice on a possible recession. There is bound to be some form of one during your career. It’s inevitable

Yep, I wouldn’t do it if it weren’t...trying for Columbia, if not, might have to go for NYU (not top 10)

I am from New York and I am considering an MBA too, I did some research and it looks like post MBA jobs from NYU are better than Columbia. DM me, we can connect

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Why do ppl still do management consulting ?

Why not? Mind to elaborate?

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