Unpaid leave (Just Receive an offer)

Firstly congrats!

1. Salary is usually fixed at entry level (not common at all to negotiate)

2. It is a bit “unusual” to bring up unpaid leave at this juncture. I would recommend you take your break before you start work

Hi,

As Ian said - if it is November 2021 join after this, if it is November 2022 then no need to bring it up now, bring it up next Summer at the earliest.

Unless there is a really good reason (e.g., you earned a lot more in your current role), I would not negotiate your salary. Pay is very good in MBB and will only get better with tenure.

Best,

Udayan

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the offer!

That is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I'm happy to give you my perspective on that:

• Salary is fixated per level, at least with all large consulting companies. There is no room for negotiation and I would advise you not to negotiate.
• It seems that the dates have been mixed up. In case you mean that in November 2022 you will need to travel 3-4 weeks, I would advise you to bring this topic up right away to make sure that you will be able to have this time off. The longer the HR and staffing colleagues can plan your availability the easier it is to get this type of freedom.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on how to approach the recruiter regarding your 3-4 weeks of travel, please feel free to to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

Hi there,

Congrats on the offer and so glad we've been able to help!

If you're talking about November 2021, then you need to start after this date. It's a bit ridiculous to start, and a few weeks after starting take a month off - this really will no fly.

Flag this to them, and ask to start when you're back from leave.

If you're talking about November 2022, no need to mention this (you should have enough leave by then).

I would not negotiate your salary at the entry level.

You should not negotiate your salary. It's a standard package. If you do a great job, you will receive a solid variable compensation and be promoted faster.

Regarding the leave… this is the right time to bring it, assuming it is something you MUST do. Present your case, be clear on why you need this, and be flexible. 

My guess is that you will be starting in October, so I believe it would make more sense to negotiate the starting date for after your trip (probably for January).

If you start in October but need to leave during November, this will complicate your staffing… The firm may be cool with it, but it may hurt you nonetheless. Better to start in December/January and be evaluated in June as a ½ year analyst, than in October and be seen as a full year analyst who has done a couple of minor gigs before starting real projects…