Due to personal reasons, I am moving from Bain to McK - what should I expect (culture, staffing, mentoring etc.)?

Hi, congrats on the offer? Are you talking about McK Paris office too?

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Hi there,

This is hard to say, as it truly depends on the office, the leadership you're placed with etc. etc. That said, in general, you should expect a wider range of projects, a more extensive network, and a bit of a "tougher" culture in terms of intensity and feedback. Bain is known a bit more for it's "A Bainee never lets another Bainee fail" whereas McK is known for being a bit colder.

Regardless, try not to focus too much on generalizing statements on culture (like the one I just made!). Rather, make the best of where you are - you'll find there are good people everywhere!

I recently coached a candidate who has made the exact transition. It is quite office/location specific but generally speaking the larger size means that you will need to do a lot more "navigating" than what you might be used to at Bain. This is true across the various factors where the "culture" is more determined by the people and work you choose to pursue than the office itself as well.