Bain & Company I’m starting at Bain & Company in Q1 2026 (late March). Would my promotion point for AC2 and SAC be January or mid-year? The AC to SAC promotion point is described as “after ~2 years”, would that be the ~21 months to Jan 2028 or ~27 months to July?

I'm thinking of moving to Denver soon. Can you fine folks tell me what pros and cons the city has to offer? I like hiking as much as I like dancing and bar hopping. Seeking a balance of nature + city

When a consolidated unitary group acquires a TX Corp, does TX follow Sec. 382 and Sec. 383 and apply a limitation on the utilization of the acquired entity's TX R&D credits following the acquisition?

What are some of the nice things that your SO do for you?

My bf has asked me to help him quit the ecigs and told me he’ll probably hide them from me but he wants me to take them. So I have for the past week. He really only keeps them in his pocket, 1 drawer

Girlfriend of 3 years cheated on me right before we were supposed to leave the state and move in together. We broke up about 4 months ago. I couldn’t demonize her, so I’m still struggling with processing it and idk what to do. I’ve been looking into therapy, but I can only do online which leaves me hesitant. Any advice would be appreciated.

How many married professionals with young families are just sticking it out “for the kids”? Marriage is very dead and has been for a while. Young kids 4 and 1. My wife and I don’t fight, but share 0 interests outside of the kids and can’t stand to be around each other. I’m so ready to leave… I just can’t bear the thought of doing it to my children even though another part of me feels like wife and I would both be better parents if our lives were separate. Anyone else done a similar analysis?

My BGV in Oracle has been completed on 8th March. I have received offer letter but it doesn't have joining date. Hiring Manager has given me verbal joining date of 17th March. Is there any portal where I can check my joining date?

Anyone willing to have a chat for Mck/Bain

currently at T2 7YOE based in 🇬🇧

At any level above Senior, how do u manage the relationship between utilization and realization, which is an inverse relationship. Seems to be either blow the budget (and write it off), or eat a lot of time.

What wine clubs are you guys members? Would love some recommendations.

Looking for a recruiters perspective, anyone open to viewing my portfolio?

When’s the next CT 3 for $99 sale? Or a comparable quality/price point from another brand?

Realized I have a lot of blue shirts and need to add some more color to the rotation

🐠 what are your thoughts on diamond tipped bow ties compared to the classic squared off look? Have some black tie weddings coming up and need a new bow tie

OK, so how complicated is it to do a virtual ensemble? How “techie” do the kids and I need to be? All suggestions welcomed. Thanks.

Has the official notice period in EY GDS been revised to 2 months from 3 months? Seems those who are currently in NP are getting this message .. please confirm.

Best happy hour in the Dupont/Logan/Shaw neighborhoods? For a date. Please and thanks.

Fellow MBBers, any of you think the banking raises will trickle over to us (110k starting) or nah?

Are all cases at McK the same? Or is McK RTS / Transformation group likely to give you a different case??

What do you wish were different about your firm?

Is it ever possible to transfer to BCG or Bain laterally as a Senior Associate at another (non-mbb) strategy consulting firm? Or is the first year associate role, the only point of entry? Thank you!

Good answer for “what motivates you” for MBB interview without the mention of 💵

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

Why Bain over the other 2?

BCG really disgusted for you to not provide any feedback on my interview after multiple emails.

About how long does it take for McKinsey to produce a written offer after the verbal offer? And then how long does the HR check take / is it just a criminal + employment history check?

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

Are Bain, BCG, or McKinsey hiring at junior levels for their NY offices?

BCG versus McK for digital consulting? If we are looking broadly at the digital transformation space, then what are some of the strengths of each of firm as well as any glaring drawbacks?

Looking at Forrester, they are both leaders in the space, but it would be helpful to understand the perception of each.

Anyone knows when the BCG experienced hire recruiting will restart again after the freeze?

Anyone willing to have a chat for Mck/Bain

currently at T2 7YOE based in 🇬🇧

BCG fishes: If you make a temporary transfer to another office for 12-24 months, will your salary (& taxes) come from the home office or the office that you transferred to?

What are the Top MBAs outside of M7 to land an MBB role?