Is it possible to balance a PT technical Masters program transitioning to MBB/Big 4?

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What do you mean transitioning? You either work for MBB/big 4 or you don’t.

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It was a poorly worded question so I was clarifying. Anyway, SA1 answer above is accurate

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Possible but kiss your social life goodbye

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