Is it worth switching over to an MBB? I know a lateral move to Business Analyst would pay more (currently at a big 4), but I’ve heard the culture is much different and that it’s harder to succeed.

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400+ is not accurate P1. 250+ is. What group is it for OP?

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If you enjoy working till 10pm everyday why not

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progression will be way faster if you are a top performer. You can be a manager at McKinsey in 2-3 years. Their EMs make 400k+ with bonus too

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A recruiter reached out to me for a non-generalist group

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D1, there are plenty of nights that I work until 10pm, including weekends. I just thought that was a Big 4 thing

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MC1, it was for New Ventures. I’m fairly content with where I am now, but I don’t like turning down money. I’m not too crazy about case interviews though

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Depending on your role, you may not have a case. I came in as an expert, so had multiple cases. A lot of people I spoke with in new ventures did not have a case

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^usually 8-9pm M-W and 4pm T and F and no work weekend

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I thought they only hired via OCR or unless you're 'exceptional'

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No brainer. Strategy consulting FTW. Real consulting. Move immediately if you get the offer.

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Not every night and def not weekend

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What work is done in “New Ventures"

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D1 looks like you do enjoy working till 1 am. Considering you are at D

McKinsey 1 - when you say no cases, are you referring to the interview or real work?

Do you know anything about public sector work with McKinsey (salary, hours, interview)?

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