MBB Asia vs Big 4 NA? (SEA/India vs US)

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Depends on where you want to live at the end of the day. But probably MBB either way.

Go MBB Asia and live like a king. I made that choice and never looked back. Worst case you can always go the MBA route (better sponsorship and placement). But obviously this only applies if you’re location agnostic.

Just realized I presumed you’re pre-MBA. If post-MBA level I’d strongly recommend you think hard about where you want to be long term.

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If you’re happy to live in Asia then go with that. India and SEA are growing so quickly at Bain that there is so much room for progression.

Can always move to the US when more senior if you fancy that

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