Is the staffing process easier/less stressful at MBB vs Big 4 vs Accenture/Capgemini etc.?

Or maybe this is just how our profession is...

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Yes only because utilization isn’t a thing

Staffing process is stress-free on my side OP

Hard to say given I dont know what staffing is like outside of MBB, but it is definitely still stressful.

Stressful without a deep network however, talent will place you on a project (business need > personal need). I'd recommend choosing your own destiny than talent

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