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Pay cut from Big 4 to MBB

BCG Big 4 Big Four - Strategy mbb big4 Pay salary negotiation

Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023

Lorenzo

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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review

Lorenzo

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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2023

University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review

Your situation presents an interesting career dilemma, and your decision will depend on your priorities, risk tolerance, and long-term career goals. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Immediate Financial Impact: Acce ... (read entire answer)

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Relocation Bonus at MBB

MBB MENA Offer Letter Pay relocation UAE

Most recent answer on Sep 04, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2022

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: Is there any scope of reimbursing my relocation even though I signed the document and currently starting the visa processes? If you already signed an ... (read entire answer)

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Pay Cut to get in McKinsey?

McKinsey Pay

Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2021

Denis

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Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Denis

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gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2021

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Hi, as others have said it depends on the question whether McK on the CV will help you in any way get closer to your goals since you will not be in a front-line consultant role. Would your potential post-McK employer ... (read entire answer)

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Huge pay cut for boutique consulting firm - is it worthy?

Pay

Most recent answer on May 01, 2020

Francesco

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Hi there, I would consider the following: Is there any other consulting firm you could apply? This may help to negotiate a better salary, even if the boutique would be your first choice vs the other consulting fir ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey: Operations salaries same as strategy salaries?

cost-benefit analysis McKinsey Mckinsey operations operations Pay salary

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 09, 2017

Hi Anonymous, McKinsey has a very rigorous salary structure. As an incoming Associate you will be compensated the same as any other associate. The only exception would be if you were hired as an Expert.

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Strategy& Salary + Perks?

Application Pay Perks strategy&

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Anonymous A gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2016

In Deutschland zahlen sie laut meinem Vertrag - Associate € 83,000 fix und 15% Zielbonus, "Perks" sind bezahlte MBA/Promotion ab 2 Jahren, € 2,000 Umzug, vergünstigte Krankenversicherung. Ein Freund von der HSG hat ei ... (read entire answer)

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