Consulting in US vs. Germany vs. Spain (stereotypes/personal experiences appreciated!)

Argh... I had typed out a really long answer and then clicked next to the window and it's gone...

I lived in all countries for several years, btw.

So now for the short version:

• Macroeconomy: Germany booming, US not bad as well, Spain not so much
• Opportunities: Mirror the macro-factors. There was rarely a better time to start in consulting in Germany than now.
• Work culture: Spain more hierarchical and elitist (all from the same private schools and universities) than Germany and the US
• Diversity: White boys club everywhere, but least in the US, then Germany, then Spain.
• Pay: Probably Germany has the best package in terms of purchasing power, especially if you decide not to live in Munich.
• Travel: All travel a lot. Spanish economy a lot more concentrated in Madrid and Barcelona than German and US economies. Germans get hired less internationally (broad generalisation) because they are too expensive in the internal service charging schemes for many countries.
• Work-life balance: German consultants are notorious for their lack thereof and the long hours, at least in Europe.

Hope this helps. First version was a lot prettier, but I am on a schedule. Sorry bout that.

Elias

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