Hi there, congratulations on your offers. Which group that you interviewed with, you had a better experience and felt a deeper connection with people? The question that you are asking comes down to two criteria: 

1. People (culture)

 2. Location

I personally prioritize culture (people) over any other factors because you spend most of your waking time with your coworkers. 

 Also, one other factor to keep in mind is a difference in salary between these roles 

Good luck with your decision.

Hey there,

If you want to set yourself up for success, you will want to be able to focus 100% on the job. In other words, if there's anything outside your job that's preoccupying/bothering you, that can take away from your focus and harm your success.

If going to KSA creates too much negativity in your life (less happiness, family time, recreational activities, etc.) then you may not be set up for success at McKinsey - no matter how much you want it.

In Bain Dubai, you can work your way up to Consultant/Associate in a reasonable amount of time (and you'll be happier in the process). I don't really see the issue there, that's how most people have to do it. Seems like a good option to me!

Best of luck with the decision!

Dear candidate,

congratulations that is truly excellent. Both are great options. I would choose by happiness always and both are great firms. Go where you happy and just put in the few years extra time and then you are an Associate :), but a happy one. No point starting somewhere if you are not happy even if the position is better. Bain itself is great, so you'll be fine.

Best regards,

From your answer it is clear that being in Dubai is very important to you. In my opinion it is not worth being unhappy in Riyadh just for the sake of a title. You will not be able to focus on doing a good job if all you are doing is working at a company for Prestige. The lower title will really not matter in the long run but you will be much happier with a placement in Dubai.

So many people have this question- which one to choose and how to choose.

You need to go for mutual FIT, otherwise misery is inevitable. Please have a look at this article for plenty of tips and guidance on this question- https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-do-i-know-which-career-is-right-for-me

Hello!

It truly depends on what the personal reasons are behind the fact that you would be happier in Dubai tbh. 

Do you want to share a bit more on that?

Cheers, 

Clara