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You know what you're gonna choose
Our culture is pretty special - close knit and very fun.
But most other things, you’d be better off at Bain sadly (especially healthcare and benefits).
That said we’re also not up or out so there’s never that intensity / you can go at your own pace
Rising Star
I’m sure if you’d like to talk to folks in the DC office we can arrange it. It’s a pretty close-knit team. So I’m sure you’ll like them as much as the folks you already met 😀
I love our people that’s all I’m saying
Had a similar choice about a month back. Went with OW and everyone was really shocked telling me about MBB vs non MBB. If I wanted to go into private equity I would have gone with Bain, but for the other work picking based off of prestige is a little silly. Is there That much of a difference between #3 and #4? I liked the people and especially the partners at OW infinitely more. The culture really comes through when you talk to the partners and more senior people. So far happy with my choice. Do I wish I was making more money? Yes, but the pace of progression is faster at OW.
Probably more common than you think… I had same choice 15 years ago (Mck, bcg, OW), really connected well with OW team and never looked back (MBB keep knocking on the door but still a no). To be honest I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer, but what is right for you. If you value brand a lot, then choose Mck. If you value more people then go to wherever you connected better with. I would say very few people that had that option and chose OW regret it (I’m sure same other way around). So choose whatever feels right for you
EX-OW here that picked OW over Bain. Don't regret for one second and so glad I did
Met some of the DC Bain folks and they’re awesome
DM me if you want to chat!