What does Bain mean by early 2026 start? Does anyone know more specifics

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

Any recs on standing desk converters? Already have a desk so looking for a converter to put on top. Firm is allocating budget for wfh equipment.

Can I reject project in client interview in CGI if I am not okay with roles and responsibilities said by client or it will lead to escalation?

What’s the LEK culture like at the London office? Saw a thread in the main consulting bowl (mostly US) and it got annihilated.

CAIA or CMT?

I do institutional sales for an asset manager. Am graduating in the fall with an MBA from a top 40 school. Would like a designation but dont want to do the CFA.  Between the CAIA and CMT: which one is more applicable to asset management, and better status/recognition? appreciate any insight

Which big pharma or biotech companies offer high pay for bioinformatics scientist (masters level) with 3 YOE?

Hi,
What salary is offered in SAP LAB for SAP ABAP with BTP skill with 8+ yrs exp?

Best west coast pharma agencies?

What is a good hourly amount to ask for as a PRN social worker/therapist in the DC area?

Coming from a customer engagement profile, I want to understand what profile would suit me to apply for, in companies in Noida? I have 2 years of teaching experience and 5 years of experience in Aviation.

Current CTC 20 fixed. YoE 11.
An offer HSBC is in pipeline ( 28 fixed as per Recruitment consultant). Position offered is Senior consultant specialist.
However I know that there is scope of pushing the offer till 36. Any inputs on getting the offer to desired figure would be helpful.

Anybody got any fire penny stock plays? IDEX is mine, but I’m looking for more!

Hi Fishes,

I have been laid off due to no project in EPAM anywhere. Please help me in getting immediate job with Manual testing, API testing skills. Total experience is 7.11years ans relevant experience is 3.2years. Last da will be 20th September 22. Preferred Work from Home location.

Has anyone noticed a discrepancy between what Coinbase charges for delivery fees and the actual gas fee on the TX? (I have.) If it this due to the “miner’s fee,” should it not be visible somehow?

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

How is Apple WLB? Hearing longer weeks and crazier hours than consulting, which surprised me

How is AT&T project in Techmahindra?

Any manager present here ??
My current CTC is 8.5 lpa , YOE - 5.5 and i hve an offer of 18lpa
Thing is I want to get retained by Wipro, can Wipro retain me with 13 or 14 lpa ??
I want to know from manager perspective how they retain someone

Hot take: I like our decentralized staffing model because I can work in any industry and it creates less of a “class divide” between offices

I understand that in most cases folks with <2 YOE will join with the same title as UG campus hires. How many YOE (or months of experience) will qualify you for a higher pay band (compared to campus hires)?

The answers might vary across firms and I’d appreciate if you can specify which one you are referring to - TIA!

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

what phone can you get at bcg? how often upgrade. for NAMR

Are MBB people ever willing to refer someone they have a connection to but don’t personally know (same school or previous employer but haven’t talked to them before)? If so, what makes them likely to refer someone with this degree of connection?

Is a 2200/2400 sat score worth putting on my resume/application?

McK folks, how many hours do you work per week in avg? Like 65?

Slowing it down and coming across as more articulate / interactive vs speeding it up and come across as fast (but sometimes talk too much / make it hard for the interviewer to interject)? Are there certain parts of the case I can be quicker on vs others?

Do the BB's ask for SAR reports for lateral moves ?

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

How long is the offcycle BCG interview process usually? This is for someone out of school and already working

Anyone interested in practicing the fit interview? McKinsey PEI, BCG fit

What is Bain’s I&D group like?

Anyone knows when the BCG experienced hire recruiting will restart again after the freeze?

Any idea if these comp increases will make it to Canada?

Any BCG folks have any insight to the Pymetrics test? Is it used to determine whether I get an interview and is it something I can prepare for before taking?

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

Can someone explain the benefits package for Associate Directors at BCG. I hear health and 401k match is great, but any specifics will help. Also what is the average bonus and range low to high.

BCG versus McK for digital consulting? If we are looking broadly at the digital transformation space, then what are some of the strengths of each of firm as well as any glaring drawbacks?

Looking at Forrester, they are both leaders in the space, but it would be helpful to understand the perception of each.