Two years post MBA, high performer at tier 2 firm. Not sure whether stay put, explore switching to tier 1, or find something like a chief of staff role. Like the work/intensity, but hours are long.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

If the hours are long and that's an issue, how is switching to a tier 1 firm a good idea?

like

Definitely explore if that’s what you want to do - You are clearly not entirely satisfied where you are. Btw, tier 1 hours will be equally long, if that helps your decision process

like

MBB hours are same/worse according to friends who work there and Fishbowl. I think a chief of staff or other role in industry may be the most attractive option if you're looking for better WLB.

like

Has anyone gone through this? Or know of other options I should consider?

Have heard that T1 hours are better (e.g. 60-65 which is manageable, as opposed to 70-80).

Also tier 1 is a lot more competitive.

But per comments, don't know if I believe the sources who have said this.

What's considered tier 1?

What MBA did you go to? We're doing our off cycle recruiting for entry level Consultant positions for folks 1-3 post-MBA.

Related Posts

On average, how long should it take to prepare a position statement to the EEOC? Including fact investigation.

like

Hi. One of my friend got an offer from hexaware for Siam role. how about job security and increment.

like

What's the hiring process like for a littler case smart attorney? Is it easier to get a case smart position compared to an associate position? Not that I want to be an associate there, but just trying to see if I have a solid chance.

like

Management consultant evaluating an offer from Google’s Go-to-market team (Strategy & Operations) in India. Two questions:
1. Given it’s an internal consulting role, are the hours equally bad / worse than consulting firms?
2. Is it virtually impossible to move to a product ladder after spending 1-2 yrs in the role?

like

Resigned from my job for blatant racism last week. Been a contingent worker for 6 months. The manager that recruited me unfortunately left after a couple weeks and went to another company. She however recommended me for the permanent opportunity to higher management. The acting manager came in, permanent role was posted, I applied, interviewed……manager told me they chose someone else external for the role. I could sense the manager had no intentions to hire me permanently

like

Hello Fishes, I'm planning to join Deloitte india in the second week of November, I have got a designation of "Manager". I'm from a technical background (SF DevOps).

May I know what would be the roles and responsibilities with this designation? Am i supposed to be managing some team/people?? or work within some team on my particulars. Checked with the recruitment team but they seems to either not interested or not sure about the same.

YOE - 8.6
Location - Pune

appreciate your help.

like

Does anyone here build Microsoft power apps as apart of their job description? Just got asked to take on that task as apart of my role in addition to web design and just curious their experience with it.

like

I currently work at a medium sized firm and have about two years experience in personal injury litigation. The billable hours and lack of work life balance are really getting to me and I am looking to switch to something else out of litigation, preferably in house. I am also looking to relocate to a different state. How do I go about properly marketing myself to companies that might not take my relocation and minimal experience seriously?

like

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Job A - no career path upwards, high functioning team, generous benefits and unlimited time off. TC 185

Job B - clear career path, new team, chaotic corporation, but lots of room for growth and budget to hire staff. Ok benefits. TC 220

Good morning, I’m looking for an Entry Level Scrum Master position. Please send referrals

like

I feel like I’ve lost myself since joining McK. My whole world has become about work. I love my job but I’m not the same person I started and I feel I don’t connect with my friends and family the way I use to. I’m not sure if I’ve grown, or lost a part of myself. Is this growing up or do I need to make a career change?

likehelpful

How to respond to the “why are you looking to switch careers?” Question. Have a background as a mfg engr but have an interview for a software QA position . I applied because the company culture and benefits are hard to beat. software QA was the closest position I qualify for.

like

I’m on the consulting side (FDD) and I’m curious if there are PE firms with good WLB. I’m happy with my pay, growth, and hours. PE interests me but I don’t understand why anyone would want to consistently work 65+ hours a week every week. What’s the appeal? Making double the pay? What’s the exit plan?

like

What are exit opportunities from big 4 ITDD??

like

Can anyone refer me to Google, microsoft, apple, Walmart ?
Serving notice period, LWD :28/02/2022
Yoe:10 years
Role: SDET

I am 7yrs into fed gov consulting after a postdoc at NIH (PhD, MBA), not doing LiSci work which I misses. Recently moved away from DC and want a change in career - can someone told me more about the career trajectory of CI? Is it join the firm and “climb the corporate ladder”? Thanks!

like

I am looking into a Product Manager role at M&T Bank. Does anyone know the salary range or can tell me about the work/life balance?

like

I’m a first-year MBB analyst. My dream role is helping energy / climate tech companies grow (more interested in ops/strategic work than in cutting checks). Are there funds that might be a good fit?

like

Hi All! I recently started my own Private Equity firm. Searching for any big do’s, dont’s, or hard lessons you learned along the way. Do any veteran entrepreneurs/PE partners or staff members have advice they would like to pass down? I know early on in my consulting career there are many things I wish I could go back and tell myself.

As always, thank you all! 🐟

likeupliftinghelpful

Hey all, 4 YoE strategy consultant looking for some exit options. Looking to jump ship from consulting into something in the life sciences field, but not particularly interested in working for big pharma. Does anyone have any suggestions?

like

More Posts

Which bank account is better for salary account?

HDFC
Axis

like

Hello Fishes,

Which Is better company to join for optum or ey?

Thanks

like

Is it fair for divorced parents to take up two parent/teacher conference slots? I don’t think it is. I would love to hear your thoughts about this and how it os handled at different schools.

Hi everyone! I am working with my HR to improve our maternity/paternity leave policy. Currently I only get 2 weeks fully paid and then an additional 8-12 weeks at 60% pay (short term disability). I need some examples of companies with less than 100 employees and what your maternity/paternity policy is. Please include company name! Thanks!!!

like

I have a governmental entity client in Texas that wants to offer 6 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees, even those who aren’t eligible for FMLA. After the paid 6 weeks, the employee can choose to continue paid leave using any accrued personal leave.

Texas does not have a paid parental leave statute.

If paid leave above what is required is offered for parents, do we also have to provide the same benefit to other employees that are eligible for unpaid leave?

like

Cleared the first round in kpmg,what to expect from the remaining technical rounds there?

like

Hi Fishes,

Can someone suggest me a product based company for ETL Testing.


Thanks in Advance.

like

F 🙋🏻‍♀️🌶 in Florida, exotic looking, early 50s (been approached by M in their early 40s) . We could chat and eventually meet up even if with a face mask 😷! 😁

likeuplifting

How Can we changed the Project in Wipro.

Hi fishes,
I am looking for remote opportunities in SDET QA Automation. Please let me know if there are opportunities at your company!!!
YOE : 4

How are business Intelligence projects in Capgemini??

like

Run for your life !!!

New to the bowl and sure it’s been asked a million times but, how is the WLB at MBB? Is it at all manageable? Or do you feel like the job takes over your life?

like

Anyone have a copy of the bill?

What is base pay range for L5 at Accenture?

like

Why does my therapist make me feel worse almost every time after therapy? Is this for real ?

I'm seeing a lot of social media posts from medical professionals disparaging people for not wearing masks. Maybe we should direct some of our outrage at the government and public health systems that have utterly failed its citizens

like

I have not been diagnosed with ADHD. I definitely fit some of the characteristics that go unnoticed in females. The good news is if i do have ADHD, it makes me quite good at my job as I’m very flexible and can provide positive energy to my patients. Anyway, my boss has told me I have ADHD multiple times. It seems rude when she says it, and she follows it up with “I say that because I love you” which i feel is so unprofessional all around. Anyone have guidance on how to handle this?

like

Ugh, is that time of year again! Does anyone have any advice on how to handle "friends" and family members who spout conspiracy theories to avoid getting the flu shot

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

Do SPG suite nights expire? I chose the 10 suite nights as my reward for 50 stays last year, and am wondering if I should be in a bit more of a rush to use them

like

I got an email from a Cybersecurity Advisory Partner with the subject "Catch-up". Last week we all rolled-off from project abruptly b/c the client terminated the contract. Am I getting laid off?

like

What product/technology is growing fast and has a lot of pipeline in your firm? At EY, Guidewire is driving majority of the growth for now since the last 5 years. Any insights into the hot products?

Any fellow fishbowl consultants staying at the Beverly Hilton and up for a drink or two?

like

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

like

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

like

Hey some help FB: had to move rooms at a Westin bc the tv was so broken they couldn't figure out how to fix it -- they were nice but is there a way I can at least get points for that and how?

like

If I end up quitting after maternity leave, do I have to pay back any of my leave benefits? I guess I could ask HR, but wouldn't want to throw out any warnings.

like

what does the bonus range look like for a new band 4 at bank of america?

like

My background isn’t in marketing/branding/PR but I’m being thrown into an engagement for a small organization who has many different sub-brands. I now how to give them high level guidance on how to ensure their branding and message is consistent. Any resources/books you’d recommend I could crash course this on?

like

am i automating myself out of a job? writing a lot of SQL and upper management asks for the code directly 🥵 obviously want to deliver but i feel like i’m losing my power.

like

Hate this project, this client, and this team. Have to stick it out another 5 months at least before reapplying to other firms. Lord give me the strength...

Favorite coping mechanisms appreciated. It's going to be a long summer.

like

Dammit. Missed my first class upgrade just by one number in the Waiting list!

If taking the subway to my home office isn't part of my normal commute, and the client I am on is outside the commute to my home office and requires it, am I entitled to expense my Metro Card?

like

Is January the longest month ever or what…?

likefunny

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

like

Has Deloitte started the lay offs? Link-https://www.reddit.com/r/deloitte/comments/ww02l3/fired/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Post Photo
like

Guys! FaceCradle. Google it.

like

Do any strategy arms of Big 4 or MBB do pre-MBA internships?

like

A reminder to all: we are going through very difficult times. Please help someone who has gotten laid off if you can!

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal