WLB at MBB (including during COVID)?

Thinking about moving over from Big 4 (at Manager or Associate level), but also don’t want to grind like I did in my 20s …since I’m thinking about becoming a new father in the next 2 yrs

Looking to make a change and I have a PhD in Org Psychology. Any suggestions?

New to consulting (and being employed in general) even though I’m in my mid-30s. Don’t wanna mess this up; too old/too late in the game to have any leeway. What advice would you give me for success?

Hi fishes,
I need your valuable suggestions from your rich experience

I am going switch my tech into Java development. I am having around 2 yrs of experience in Database.

What are the skills you expect from 2 yoe java developer, which skills I should focus more so transition won't seem too hard.

Note: I am going to join as experienced guy only

please give me your suggestion. It will help me a lot to work and gain those skills now only before switching.

Thanks a lot.

how’s Code & Theory these days? does it seem stable and process driven? WLB?

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!

Do T2 consulting firms (think Kearney, OW) and MBB hire experienced professionals WITHOUT MBA (I.e., is a prestigious MBA mandatory in the region?). I already have a post-MBA position

Are PE associates typically let go after 2 years to go to bschool at the large funds? How often are associates promoted straight to VP?

For those who’ve interviewed or worked in PE Operations, how much of a finance background is needed? Any accounting knowledge?

Anyone got the skinny on Alix consulting?

Got pinged by a recruiter for an MD role in digital transformation

He claims they compete with MBB and Alvarez.

Thoughts?

Please suggest which to choose

UST and CitiusTech

YOE: 5 yr

Preference: Long Term, WLB, Job Security

Tech stack: Backend, Node.js, AWS Development, MySQL

This who have had Covid, do you have loss of smell?

What is the MBB admissions rate for HSW, approximately?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

Anyone from Amazon or Google with a non-tech background? Looking to learn for post MBA opportunities in Toronto.

I need your honest advice one which options below is better for career projection into leadership roles:
Staying in cybersecurity consulting and moving up the ranks or exiting to product management at a Faang and then no idea what?
Like when you become product manager at a Faang what your career into leadership look like?

What are the realistic exit options for a consultant less than 1 YOE ? (Is FAANG too ambitious?)

Any Big 4 fish who are not really pursuing MBB for exit ops... what are your exit goals?? And for what reasons? Trying to find options other than chasing MBB

Hello people,
Im looking for job Change. I have around 21 months of work ex in Market research and looking for growth opportunities in the same field. Anyone can recommend me for suitable position In Gartner? Thanks for your help in advance.

Looking for recommendations for directors with luxury/ beauty/ car experience for upcoming shoot. Thanks

I was Associate 2 earlier but when I checked SF recently it's showing Associate 3 but i have not received any email or intimation.. is it a bug?

Any places you would recommend for a good massage in center city (not looking for happy endings)

What is with TSLA being pinned around 1500-1480 so tight? Lots of people talking about manipulation to 1485 which it has basically been on the nose last few days. Trying to learn more about the market forces, technicals, etc. and welcome any comments.

Can married couple (both husband and wife) work in EY GDS? I am an existing employee of GDS, my wife is in recruiting process. I need to know whether it is fine. Both are different domains, I’m in Development and she is in QA.

Hi fishes,

How is it to work for Reliance Jio?
My tech stack is angular
And why they are giving deputy manager designation?
Is that the grade ?

Hi fishes,

One of my friends is working in a start up as an accountant he has 2.5 years of experience is there any possibilities for him to get placed in MNC's ?

Yesterday only during their press meet they told that they have honored all the offer letters last quarter...and today itself you can see so many delaying and postponing of joining cases in this group only....there must be something very wrong or messed up.

When you buy from jomashop does the watch come with original box and papers? What are other some other reputable online dealers?

I'm having trouble getting promoted. Many people tell me my designs are more senior level, I now throw my phone in my desk, and I'm more punctual but I'm not really sure how to wow them.

Hey 🐠 We’re looking for a technical co-founder for a music/metaverse project (pre launch). Game development / Unity, plus Web3 experience a plus. Our team team has 20+ combined years of music/live-events experience and backgrounds in Product Management, Growth Marketing and Consulting. You would be our first Engineering person. Send me a PM if you’re interested in this space would love to chat!

For those who are actively dating, how’s it going?

What are the non-tech roles one can try in Amazon prime video team?

Can anyone tell me if virtusa is providing insurance to parents and how much , please it is an urgent

What's the best city in UK to buy a buy to let property, with best returns?

Tips for 6-month eval? Originally hired at 35K as assistant and was told if I performed well, I could expect to make 50K after a year. After one week, the operations manager resigned and I took over as a trial. Officially am operations manager, but no title (only verbal) and no raise. Owner likes benefits over big pay raises. Thinking about asking for 46K, new cellphone and official title change. I'm expecting some negotiating, which I've never done. 24F, AA Bus Admin, and overall good employee

Moving to London in September - looking for a place to live! Any recommendations on neighborhoods?

Does Singapore offer national healthcare services like in Europe? I am an expat and it seems to be that expats can only get business healthcare insurance

If a senior partner referred me, and I still haven't heard back after 4 weeks, what could be the reason as to the delay? Am I not getting an interview?

What’s the difference between manager and senior manager at Bain and how long from Consultant level?

How bad is it to sound shaky during the case interview? I got everything right and nailed the math but I feel like I sounded like I was about to cry even though I was confident 🤦🏻‍♀️

Just got out of one of my final round interviews. It’s been over 8 weeks of prep. Got a little nervous and may have messed up on the case, PEI went okay. Have the other later this week. Trying to focus on that but difficult knowing how this performance would impact the outcome. Has this happened to anyone and they ended up getting offers? Searching for success stories or tips.

Is there any difference in the interview process (including evaluation) for generalist vs. specialist positions at McKinsey right now?

Insight about knowledge specialist roles at Bain? TC + relationship to associates would be helpful to know

Currently at a T2, thinking about applying to an MBB . Question for you MBB 🐠 — if I have a referral and a solid resume, is it pretty much a guarantee that I will get an interview?

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.

Re-invited to interview at BCG but also want to cast a wide net and apply for Mck and Bain. However got rejected last year this time at the resume screen stage. I’ve changed firms since I last applied (to a well known boutique) - is this sufficient or am I still frozen?

Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

what are the potential start dates for EH associates at BCG?

First gen immigrant getting case of impostor syndrome/nerves with upcoming BCG interview. Any folks want to share advice that might help? Would really appreciate it; thanks :)

I just had a first round interview with BCG, I did ok in one of the interview and did great in the other one. What are my chances of moving to the next round? More info: Based in Canada, there are two 45 mins interview for first round.

Graduating senior. Have choices between MBB and SWE at FAANG. Not sure what to do. Long term I’d love to be in a small startup or a leader in a tech company. Not sure which path is better for that. Any thoughts?

Making the move to BCG as a lateral associate hire, start date in mid-May. I’ve had plans to take a summer trip in early June with friends all year long, how acceptable is it to take 3 or 4 days of PTO within your first month at the firm?

Anyone know the raise amounts for BCG yet?

What is the potential to change service lines or even practices at McKinsey once you're hired into one?

Are consultants at MBB allowed to trade individual stocks? Or are they limited to mutual funds only? For example, can someone at McKinsey buy AAPL?