Hello,

I also agree with Christian that an MBA is most useful in order to get promoted to Associate, if your goal is to stay in consulting for a while.

However, ultimately, this is a very personal decision. What are your goals and priorities? Are you looking to stay at your current firm for a while, or change firms/industries at some point?

Hi there, 

Interesting situation. Honestly, my take on this is that it's only worth doing an MBA to get fast-tracked to Associate, not once you're an Associate already. 

If you're planning on leaving consulting at some point, firms are likely to pay a lot more for your EM skills rather than the skills you gained during your MBA. 

Best,

Cristian

Hey there , 

This would be a very personal decision  but I would recommend you evaluate MBA as a long term investment which opens up career opportunities in other industries. 

Thanks 

Ashwin 

Hi there,

I agree with Christian that it's more worth it before you're an Associate.

That said, there are benefits in that it's fully paid for. The MBA can add credentials to you, serve as a nice break from consulting, and build out your network. Just remember that you're locked in to work with them for multiple years after, and it will have actually set back your career progression (within McKinsey)!

Hello!

I did an MBA after McKinsey in MIT Sloan, non-sponsored, that is a 3rd way to the problem you are proposing (so you don´t owe anything and aren´t obliged to come back). 

PM if you want to chat about it!

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara