MBB folks wonder if you can give some advice! I never expected to work in consulting but landed a job at Deloitte a few yrs ago. Really enjoy the work and was promoted to Sr. C here. A BCG recruiter messaged me out of the blue to recruit me to Consultant role at BCG. I’m wondering if those of you already in MBB would recommend a lateral move from D to BCG?

At D I work <=40 hrs per week (usually less). I make $115k. Base at BCG would be $190k. Are you all enjoying BCG/MBB? Would you go for it?

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I mean…that is a big raise. But <=40hrs is heavenly…you could prob run a side gig in the 20+hrs freed and close that gap! (Or just have a quality life).
Basically it comes down to what matters to you. MBB will give you more money, probably more impactful work, great perks when (/if?) things recover from the current slump, amazingly bright colleagues; but also a lot more stress etc.

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Depends on what you value. If WLB, stay at Deloitte. If you want to try MBB and want more money, move. Agreeing with the other person that said this, maybe you could have a side business while D if you find that more meaningful (e.g., in a field you like)

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Or just take a 2nd job at Deloitte to make up for the addition hours you’ll be working in MBB

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Hello!

I would suggest to view it in a pros and cons lens.

Pros to moving: salary, career trajectory /exit opportunity (in some cases), impact on work, learning curve increases (depending on quality of work), and MBB membership

Cons: kiss 40 hours work life goodbye, potential increase in stress due to the projects’ nature and new challenge to prove yourself and make a name for yourself in the org

All in all, both work out fine. Depending on your life needs pick the one that you feel will challenge you and bring the best out of you.

Hope this helped!

What kind of work life balance do you like?

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