Is the MBA sponsorship a strong enough incentive to stick around? Considering an exciting opportunity that I am very interested in outside BCG with same base comp but would hate to miss out on MBA sponsorship. Am I being too greedy or is that actually worth it?

I’m 24 and not sure if I should be prioritizing the financially better option or the one which seems to be the more fulfilling role.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

You’re young. I would stay with BCG and get the MBA sponsorship. You have tons to time to explore other opty later.

like

Pwc1 Sorry I’m struggling to follow. Are you saying I should take the other offer and then potentially self pay for an MBA if I have savings?

MBA from M8 offers lot of security and growth trajectory

like

Thanks Director, helpful!

like

You’ll need to go back to BCG for 2 years after your MBA too. If you found something you’re excited about outside of consulting, don’t think it’s worth postponing to get the MBA paid for.

Plus you’ll be able to use your MBA to pursue different careers / pivot, which you wouldn’t be able to do as a sponsored consultant.

Yeah this is fair. I do like BCG a lot, just find this other opportunity to be even better. Is it possible to switch out to other roles after an MBA when I’m a PL at BCG?

Highly recommend pursuing the other job opportunity. You will only become more risk averse as your career goes on. Now is the time to do something higher risk that you are interested in. Also, if you crush your GMAT you can still get really strong scholarships directly from MBA programs. I went to an M7 (was not at BCG pre MBA) and got a full ride scholarship. It’s possible, even if you don’t get a full ride you can definitely get substantial scholarships. Coming from BCG as your first job, I trust that you will have a very compelling application when you are ready to go back to school

Again, I went to M7 and the school gave me a full ride scholarship. Zero of it was need based. I worked in consulting (dif firm) pre MBA, so was not hurting for cash. I have seen and had classmates that were non-US citizens that also had big scholarships, some full rides.

My point is that you should follow the career path you want to, and not base your decision off of mba sponsorship so heavily. Especially if you want to try somewhat earlier stage things, the exit opps are not much better than what you are looking at now versus getting an MBA, becoming a PL, then looking to leave for a company that’s quite early stage. You then ate up 4-6 more years getting to roughly the same spot you’re considering now or not one materially different. for context, I am a PL looking at potential early stage companies to exit to. Generally speaking, they aren’t offering total comp between base and bonus that is at par fully with even PL1 because it’s about the risk you take on the equity. Take the risk now instead of later. You can always go back to consulting

like

Related Posts

KPMG India Hello fishes,
Im an associate consultant in DT-CDSG
What are the career options available in Digital Trust - Cloud security? (DT-CDSG)
Can someone share some insights please?

Thank you in advance @KPMG India KPMG

like

I did not get my Salary for this month ie September when will it be credited??

like

Whats the going salary for staff Content Producers on either coast or midwest. Go!

I am in the final steps of the interview process for an in-house position. I mentioned to the recruiter that I had unvested equity I would be leaving on the table. She said the company would take this into account and make me whole. She later asked for proof of the equity in the form of my account statement and balance, which I provided. I have not yet received an offer. Is it typical for companies to ask for this documentation if they don't intend to make the candidate an offer?

like

Hello fishes,

Can someone help me out to fill the compensation plan and save more tax with the declared component? My CTC is 22.2lpa. Thanks in advance!

like

Anyone here know which consulting firms or other companies in the area that are still hiring? Unfortunately, today is my last day at my firm. #covid19

like

For those consultants out there ... have you found it valuable to have a formal certification for Digital Transformation Change mgmt? What do you feel is the most valuable/marketable certification?

Looking to move into HRIS/Payroll consulting in Big4. Any idea what level I should be at & the base salary? I’ve got 10+ yrs ADP, UKG, Sage Implementation experience.

like

What are the exit opportunities in industry for big 4 ITS by level? (i.e. Senior, Manager, Sr. Manager, Director?)

like

Can someone please enlighten me on what exactly is the service area IM/EM in Accenture, and what learning curve should I expect. Is this a good opportunity?

like

I was put in to SAP when I joined my firm. I got SAP FI certified (associate), but have not done any configuring or implementation work at all (gov't consulting). I'm functional, and do use SAP (cont)

Tech stack - python(pandas,numpy),sql,excel
What job role can i apply in big 4,,,,,i have experience of 3.2 years in infosys as test analyst,,,please do provide feedback,,,TIA

like

Anyone with experience at Slack have opinions to share? Currently very interested in a specific role there, and would like to know more about what it's like to work there.

like

Hi, does anyone know the salary of a manager in IT Audit (or regular audit) in the big 4 in Singapore? Also, do you know what the working hours are like in normal and busy season. Thanks in advance

like

What is the difference in terms of seniority between specialist and analyst in salesforce? From my knowledge, specialist is usually more junior than analyst but the posting for the specialist role requires 3 YOE

like

Hi,
My HR discussion with
Cognizant is scheduled.
Is this going to be a salary discussion or questions like strength and weakness, why do you want to join etc?

Bain & Company Any Toronto Bainies willing to flag my CV to a recruiter this week for the AC role? I know first round invitations are going out between this week and next so hoping I can take comfort in the fact that I was at least seen and sleep peacefully at night 😅 Bain & Company

like
like

More Posts

What are your top 5-10 apps you use on the daily?

Edit: daily mobile or desktop app

like

Hi fishes,

I got a offer of 26lpa(23.5 fixed and 2.5 variable) from genpact and 21 lpa (20 fixed , 1 joining) from epam, not sure which one should I join. Please if someone can advice me which i should join keeping ressession in mind. Thanks in advance

Can anybody help me with the salary bracket for process developer band 5B

Is it good to accept business analyst position in 9 lpa in Genpact badshahpur?

like

What kind of modeling is required in ODD projects? What are u actually doing on the project? It’s described as M&A strategy ODD type of work

like

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

like

Typical busy week for ITS in NYC in terms of hours?

like

I am in a dilemma choosing between Wolters Kluwer and S&P Global(IHS). Any suggestions? Salary and role are the same.

likehelpful

Can anyone advise what recruitment agencies tiktok use for contractor roles in the UK?

I’m really down in the dumps lately about how god-awful my CD is. Can you please share about the best CDs you’ve had and what made them great? Would love to know there’s hope our there.

like

Is Tech Mahindra providing work from home ?

Tech Mahindra

Has LinkedIn apply helped anyone to land an interview etc.? If not what according to you are some of the best ways to land a job in your company of choice or bette yet what has worked for you?

like

During the pandemic I lost my job and was desperate. I found a 5 month tax law internship to full hire and applied.
Description: “$20/hr to JDs, $15/hr to JD students”.
This was our convo.
Me: …I graduated from law school a few months ago…
Interviewer: so I’ll be paying you $15/hr if you’re hired… I’ll let you know in a week
Me (in no position to negotiate): umm… okay
*3 months later*
Interviewer: You’re hired! However it will now be an unpaid internship, are you still interested?
Me: *ghosts*

likefunny

Hi what is the maximum salary that can be provided in Verizon for the role 'Senior Engineer Consultant-QA Test Automation' ?

I have more than 10 years of experience in Manual/Database Testing, Data Consulting,Data Quality and Data Migration using SQL. I am also a certified Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and certified Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO). What salary should I ask for. I mean any average CTC looking at the current market and my YOE.

like

This must be why Djokovic has so many fewer fans than Federer and Nadal

Post Photo
likefunny
like

General thoughts on the continued 55 hour/wk expectation for EY Forensics? Do any other firms have that currently?

like

What will be salary range for 4.6 to 5 yrs of experience for sap functional consultant can expect (laterally entry)

If possible please mention range who was got recently

like

Can anyone refer me for open ensemble health jobs?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

I feel like I’m walking into the start of an airplane-based suspense / horror film

Post Photo
likefunny

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

like

What do you guys get your parents for gifts when they've said they don't need or want anything? My mom doesn't really have any hobbies... Or interests...

like

Book recommendations on genetics and bio hacking?

like

🐠 suggestions on things to do/places to eat in Milwaukee?

like

Final round with Acn Strategy in a few weeks. Any Acn Strat fish (especially IBB) mind taking a call on their experienced hire interview process?

likefunny

How do you make the most of travel? I’ve been targeting The Who’s who in the restaurant world but I’ve been packing on the pounds! Other ideas? Or just suck it up and realize it’s all just work?

like

A week or so ago, someone shared a stacked bar chart of each MBB/Big 4 firm that highlighted the percentage of consultants that say they work 40, 50, 60 hours etc a week at each firm. I have searched endlessly to find that chart but haven’t had any luck. Not even on google. Does anyone know the chart I’m referring to?

like

Deloitte fish: I’m an alum trying to do some retirement planning. I was an SM2 vested in the pension plan (I worked in DTTL for 7 years ending 2013) and want to find out what my actual benefits will be and at what age. I have no paperwork and 800-Deloitte does not seem to have a way to route me to the right people. Does anyone have a human contact or procedure that can help me get this info?

like

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

like

Moving from a boutique (<30 employees, MBB competitor) to the strategy practice of a Big 4. Have only worked for boutiques in the past, so I’m expecting there to be some major differences in terms of working style.

What are the major differences and ‘watch outs’ you would point out to me? Could be anything from culture, to red tape, to compliance etc.

likefunny

For those that have been laid off, how’s the job search going? Have you gotten offers fairly quickly (I.e. 2-4 weeks after getting the notice)?

like

To those in non-MBB: Would you rather have an offer in hand right now for MBB or FAANG pm? Assume it’s a lateral transition.

like

Best consulting companies with exposure to the blockchain / digital assets space?

like

Fti 🐠, any idea what the salary band and average bonus is for a senior director in forensic and litigation consulting?

like

I think I'm done with southwest. Can't take the passengers, seating methodology, and general lack of options. Thought flying a budget airline wouldn't make a difference..stroopwafel here I come

like

Anyone heard of “Agile @ Edge” ???

likefunny

Those who want to join FAANG: don’t you think that the upward mobility is limited? Thousands of super ambitious MBB background people with top credentials joined these firms over the last decade.

like

Should I get the iphone X or wait for the next iphone?

like

Do you make post tax contribution to your 401k account? In addition do you also do backdoor IRA. What are the limits?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal