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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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on May 15, 2022
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

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

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on May 15, 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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on May 15, 2022
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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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on May 15, 2022
Ex-McKinsey | Verifiable 88% offer rate (annual report) | First-principles cases + PEI storylining

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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on May 16, 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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on May 16, 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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on May 16, 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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on May 16, 2022
BAIN | EY-P | Most Senior Coach @ Preplounge | Former Principal | FIT & PEI Expert

No, this is not a problem at all.