How to deal with a counsel to leave?

Mathematically, I agree with Sidi and Elias that fewer than half are probably counseled out. Remember though that even Principals and Partners are 'kicked out' when they miss the election window => you are in good company :)

How to deal with it? Remember your experience was unique, you have learned a ton, and you will be an alumnus your whole life with all the benefits that come with it (reputation, network, even access to career services). Years after I left, my boss still introduced me as "ex-BCG". People don't care why you left, they mostly just care that you were good enough to get in. And yes, a number of us end up doing just as well outside of MBB as we would have done inside - even if our salary may not always have kept up.

Still feeling down & hurt? just look back to your 'before' and ask yourself if you'd have been happy at the time with the experience you have today (or the salary for that matter).

I am not an expert nor have I worked at any MBB. I hope you don't mind me sharing a valuable content I stumbled on with respect to your question. I hope it helps.
Counselled To Leave Mckinsey. What Should I do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-TPr8zi2ow

Hi,

I would disagree with the numbers provided by the other coaches since 4 years seems too high. The average is around 2.5-3

But consulting is not the best job in the world and you just need to get more information about the opportunities / career paths around you.

Best!

Agree 100% with Sidi.

Yes, this is a blow at first, but think of the fable of the farmer whose horse ran away.

https://medium.com/@davidgallan/who-knows-what-s-good-or-bad-my-tedx-talk-transcript-8404344779ce

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