I’ve recently joined MBB from Big 4 and don’t like it. Thinking of going back even though it’s less money. Will I look like I failed? I don’t like it because I’m stuck doing long hours on PMO and I had a more interesting albeit lower paid role back in big 4

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If you switch back from MBB within a year and go back to the same level at B4, it will look like you failed at MBB. If you go back to a higher level at B4, even within a year, it will look like you were a high performer they wanted back. My recommendation: stay at MBB long enough to either:
A) get a new project that could change your opinion of your MBB job,
B) return to B4 at a higher level than you exited, or
C) secure a good industry exit

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And that’s why I chose to stay in B4 when I had the chance to go to MBB. WLB is important to me and I plan to keep my career in consulting.

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This is the confirmation bias I needed to read today. I want to stay in consulting and I’m convinced the only way to hack it is to stay at D. I’ve got a good thing going here.

How long have you been there? Give it a year. Not all cases are equal.

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Ummm just don’t take the PMO projects lol. If you’re at M, I can help with tips on how to navigate this

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Confirm which part is false?

I'll switch with you. Looking to go to mbb from b4.

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Who cares about optics? As long as you're not prepping for some high octane exit, I say go back to the job you know you enjoy.

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BCG1 is planning to exit to F1 respect ✊

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Can you please explain why? I’m just starting in the field (college hire). I am at the phase in life where I am willing to sacrifice WLB for MBB. Aren’t you excited by the new exit opportunities, clients, and the MBB lifestyle? Thanks :)

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^ Now with that response... I’m smh

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Good advice M3.

OP your question (imo) implies a static view of your role. Things move quickly and there are many ways to learn and contribute beyond the basic role description (at M anyway, I have no BB experience).

I kinda feel you should be asking ‘how do I amp up my learning and experience/ growth here (while managing wlb)?’ That should have been part of why you jumped, no?

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