I received an offer from McKinsey and Google Finance. Was working at McKinsey worth the money? Please be honest here

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Go to Google! McK is not a good place to be right now. Most of us are not happy & are just doing our best to survive & push through

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EY is not flimsy

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By no means am I saying McKinsey is better than Google (it isn’t), but some things to consider:

- career progression slows substantially in industry, if the comp makes sense then it may not be a significant point.

- promos are going to be significantly harder to get going forward, to the point now where many orgs aren’t doing them this year. Many highly qualified, long standing colleagues of mine are now on their third or fourth attempt. If you’re taking a level hit hoping to get promoted in a year or two, it’s likely not going to happen.

- non tech roles are at reduction risk all the time and will be for the foreseeable future. Targets are if you are a cost center role (not tied to a product, service or direct line of revenue), this applies even more so if you are in a high cost area.

I would evaluate your exit goals, and what you want to do, I am happy here and don’t regret leaving consulting at all. But everyone here is walking on eggshells.

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I agree with G1

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Everyone at McKinsey is desperately trying to get a job at Google right now lol

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Sure coz we wanna get laid off again

Google. Mck people are having a hard time exiting to big tech

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Wow that’s really helpful. Thank you so much

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Lol working at McKinsey was only worth it because it helped me get into Google.

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This made me laugh thanks McK 5

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Go for Google. Mckinsey is definitely not a place to be at right now. The mood is at an all time low and all internal “mood” surveys reflect the same.

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What are the main factors driving this sentiment at McK? As someone trying to break in and whose joining a lot of recruiter events,they certainly seem eager to hire at the moment

Google, 100%

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Wow.

Is there anyone happy at mckinsey right now?

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Don’t come to McK until you want to be unstaffed and counseled to leave within a year

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Is it really that bad?

Google Finance as in FP&A?

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What are your career goals at the moment? Google Finance recently had a major restructuring so culture may be impacted in comparison with the past

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Google, not even a question if I were you. Do not come to McK right now

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no internal transfer should be easier

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Bro people go to mck to end up at google

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I am surprised mck is still hiring (I wonder if you are a specialist)

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Post MBA

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What's your current situation? Is this out of undergrad?

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Mba

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Is pay really higher at McKinsey??

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Base yea

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Google is the far better choice - consulting is struggling right now and likely recover after industry

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Less than 30 yrs old, McKinsey. Otherwise, Google.

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Less than 30 and want to look like you’re pushing 50, McKinsey*

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What was your decision OP?

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