Bain & Company Would you ever choose a B4 over MBB?
I mean, MBB is obviously much more prestigious, but also much more work and effort. Thoughts? Especially of who has done both MBB and B4 😉 KPMG Deloitte Accenture EY PwC McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

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In consulting, both B4 and MBB will overwork you. If I’ll be overworked anyways, I would 100% take MBB.

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I know some people at PwC Mgmt Consulting and S& who work 70+ hours a week during their busiest projects. No matter where you go, it will always depend on your project

I have done M&A at Deloitte and now BCG. Would always pick MBB over B4.
% increase in pay (and prestige) outweighs % increase in work/effort in my opinion

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