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Late start date

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Most recent answer on Dec 22, 2022

Hagen

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offer! This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for a lot of users, thus I am happy to provide my perspective on it: It's generally acceptable to r ... (read entire answer)

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Deferring MBB start date

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Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2022

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Hi there, Yes. I would suggest you reach out to HR and be transparent about the situation. They will likely accommodate it if you show your motivation for the academic program and you assure them that you will return t ... (read entire answer)

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MBB Earlier Starting Date Offer

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Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2021

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Hello! Congrats! If you can do it, I would go for it. Considering you will be a 0+0 (as you call new entrants), probably it will be an internal engagement (they won´t risk giving you anything else in those dates and con ... (read entire answer)

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Possibility to delay job offer?

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gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2021

Unless you can provide a good reason for delaying one year, I don't think they will accept it. They are taking a couple of risks there - the risk that the market is different (but they still have a commitment) and the r ... (read entire answer)

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Starting date | January/February vs September | Entry-level

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Francesco

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! I would say it depends on the opportunity cost you have. Starting earlier could give you some time to adapt to the new job, but you won’t have time for much else. Some possible sk ... (read entire answer)

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MBB to be inflexible with starting date

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Vlad

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Vlad

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Hi, It's very common that you get a later starting date but then they ask you to start earlier. I think it's absolutely here. the company has business needs. Moreover - I don't know any other employer who is as flexib ... (read entire answer)

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Probability that start dates are pushed back again (Bain)

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gave the best answer on Aug 04, 2020

Hi, Honestly, it's truly hard to say. I think it's more unlikely than it is likely, as the shock of Covid has already hit. However, the possibility is always there. If you can provide the initial start dates and the ... (read entire answer)

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Pushed starting date

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Anonymous gave the best answer on May 14, 2020

Dear A , My congratulations to your offer at Kearney Dubai. This is great company which has been growing up to 30% year-on-year. In the last consecutive years, before the COVID situation. Regarding other companies. T ... (read entire answer)

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