In the very fortunate position to be deciding between offers from McKinsey and Bain for entry level. Any advice on which to chose? and is London culture and wlb significantly different between MBBs? Currently leaning towards Bain as my long term career goal would be PE/VC exit and people just seemed nicer. But I know McKinsey brand is strong.

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McKinsey Blue 🦋 > Bain Red 🪓 > BCG Green 🤢 that’s all

But in all seriousness, McKinsey’s a slightly more recognisable name in the market for exit opps and there’s less risk if you want to try something other than PE. Digital/tech/AI is almost non-existent at Bain in comparison.

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Bain red instantly increases my blood pressure…

blue or green anyday

Can’t go wrong with either but go with the people and if PE/VC is your long term goal, Bain seems to be the correct choice! Trust your Gut

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Turn them both down and apply for kpmg

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Didn’t even make it past the KPMG online tests 😪

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Bain has an edge for PE. However, as mentioned above, you can't go wrong with either. Congrats!

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My McK friends are very serious and driven and constantly cancel on me when I try to arrange dinners with them. Love them ofc

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Bain if you want PE and a good culture and slightly less working hours

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If you're certain about PE/VC then go Bain, if you have any doubt at all and might want to experience some other things (I would recommend it), then go McK.

Yes, this is something I’ve been thinking about. Might be good to get some strategy experience first rather than gunning for PE straight away

Go McK, equally good on PE exit opps whilst better projects, exit opps and brand on everything else.

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The culture is a bigger differentiator than you think - and the people are how you can gauge culture.

From what you’ve said above I would be choosing Bain. I had to choose between McKinsey and BCG and chose BCG, and very pleased I did. I also liked the people at Bain and friends there now seem happier than those at McK (who I never see these days and work most weekends).

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