Hi-
would you leave a manager position (2nd year) at big 4 / ACN for post-MBA associate / consultant role at mck? US based
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Hi-
would you leave a manager position (2nd year) at big 4 / ACN for post-MBA associate / consultant role at mck? US based
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Hi there,
I had to make a similar decision not too long ago - I understand how tricky the answer is.
What I did is I answered the following questions:
1) For how long do you want to stay in consulting? (if you are planning to stay for another 3+ years, then maybe the change makes sense because by then you could be a PM at McK which could offer you much more attractive exit options than being a PM at Big4)
2) Would it be ok for your to lose the project leadership role? Is it ok for you to "demote" yourself from a manager having full delivery responsibility back to the associate level? (if you can see this transition as an opportunity to fine-tune your toolkit and you can accept not being the captain of the ship for another 2 years, then the change makes sense)
3) Do you still have the energy to go the extra mile to prove yourself and rebuild your office brand in a new environment?
I have friends who made the switch not too long ago and they were both very happy with it - so I decided to do the same. Therefore, it wouldn't hurt if you ask some people from that office to see what they have to say.
I hope that helps.
Best
Khaled
Hi,
Absolutely. I left from Accenture (not a Manager role though). Multiple reasons:
To be honest - I don't see any single argument to stay at Big4
Best
Hello!
For sure, 100%. Some toughts:
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Hi there,
I could provide a framework/list of pros/cons, but I have one fundamental question for you:
Are you happy/fulfilled in your current role?
^Start here. Figure out why/why not. If not...what will fix it.
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Dear A,
It also depends on the financial sector. If you get higher pay at McKinsey in your new position as an Associate, then you previously got as a manager at Big4, then definitely, go for it, because in the long run, I think, you will be on the fast track to manager at McKinsey, and exit options at McKinsey are simply incomparable better to those from Big4. So go for it.
Good luck,
André
I think one of the angles you might think about it is "to go for something great rather than to leave something bad". Another useful angle is to choose what fits your longer-term targets.
Hello,
It is obviously a personal decision and there is no right answer to this question.
However, I know this situation because I left a Manager position at Capgemini Consulting a few years ago to join the BCG as a Consultant.
The start is a little bit psychologically tough because you are clearly "juniorized" and it is not always pleasant. You must also find your bearings and rebuild your network internally.
However, I absolutely do not regret this choice because working for a firm that has another positioning is very interesting and complements the vision of the consulting job. In addition, with hindsight, I understand why you need to be "downgrade" (e.g. from manager to consultant) when entering an MBB cabinet. It really takes time to adapt even if you are a former consultant. On the other hand, it is still largely offset by a significant salary increase.
Hope it helps.
David
Hi,
Obviously McK would be better. The short term seemingly "downgrade" would give you a much bigger upside in the longer term that Big 4 cannot provide you. It would be worth it.
Best,
Emily
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