How is the WLB @ MBBs (generalist BA at Mck specifically) compared to Big 4 strategy/PE due diligence?

I‘ve read for those that want to be in consulting, going B4 to MBB is beneficial career-wise. I’m not absolutely sure I want to be in consulting & don’t know if going through the interview process for MBB is worth the stress/time (with the very limited energy/time I do have I would honestly rather focus on getting into tech if anything)

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If you dont want to be in consulting, don't be in consulting. There are many other career paths. And if you want to be in consulting, WLB is not really what you're optimizing for.

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