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Question regarding potential conflict of interest

Hi,

maybe a very random question but I’m about to accept an offer at McKinsey. My boyfriend is a project leader at BCG. Is this a potential conflict of interest? 

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Ken
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am 15. Mai 2022
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

It’s not a problem but you should flag to Professional Development. 

Gelöschter Nutzer
am 15. Mai 2022

No it isn't. Stay away from sharing confidential client information or talking about topics such as company pipeline etc.

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am 15. Mai 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Congratulations on the offer!

No problem with that, just be sure to follow the usual confidentiality clauses when needed (they should be mentioned in your contract).

Best,

Francesco

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am 15. Mai 2022
Professional MBB coach | Published success rates: 63% MBB only & 88% overall | ex-McKinsey consultant and faculty

Hi there, 

Not at all. 

My wife was also part of BCG until recently. We have many friend couples who were each part of different firms. Nobody cares as long as you respect the confidentiality clauses. To be honest, after putting in so many hours at the client, the last thing that you feel like discussing with your partner is client data :)

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Ian
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am 16. Mai 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

This is perfectly fine!

Of course, you're bound by NDAs so use discretion in terms of discussion with your partner. But, as along as you follow the rules and don't disclose confidential client/company information you're fine!

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Clara
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am 16. Mai 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

No, no problem at all. Actually happens a lot! (It´s happened to me twice! ) Just be upfront with it, not to create any weird situations. 

Cheers, 

Clara

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Florian
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am 16. Mai 2022
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Hey there,

This is not an issue at all. :-)

Cheers,

Florian

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Pedro
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am 16. Mai 2022
BAIN | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Former Principal | FIT & PEI Expert

No, this is not a problem at all.