MBB vs. Big 4: A Consultant's Personal Journey from KPMG to McKinsey

In this comprehensive dialogue, we delve deep into the world of management consulting, specifically comparing the industry giants of MBB (McKinsey, BCG, and Bain) and Big 4 (KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC). The spotlight is on McKinsey and KPMG, as Alara, a consultant who has worked in both firms, offers an in-depth insider perspective.

We explore a myriad of topics such as work-life balance, independent work, lifestyle, pay, training, promotions, MBA sponsorship, office transfers, the value given to consultants, and women in consulting. Alara shares how her experience at McKinsey significantly differed from her tenure at KPMG, offering an eye-opening comparison. This discussion is a must-watch for anyone considering a career in consulting or those looking to understand the distinct corporate cultures and operational dynamics of these top-tier firms.

Below are the sections in this video:
[00:00]: Introduction
[05:40]: Work-life balance
[09:41]: Independent work
[11:57]: Lifestyle
[14:50]: Compensation
[16:06]: Training
[18:20]: Promotions
[19:34]: MBA sponsorship
[21:28]: Office transfer
[22:09]: Women in consulting
[23:39]: Value given to consultants

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[alara_dinc]

Thanks for having me! Really enjoyed talking about the differences between MBB and Big 4✌🏼

[andreeaa]

Thanks for the engaging & informative content!

[nerdboy]

Really interesting perspective but clearly she just had a bad experience at KPMG. I’m there right now and travel, get competitive pay etc..I would just make sure you do a lot of research into the group you are going into.

[bfnew]

How about paid maternity and paternity leave?

[emmanuelagbi]

There wasn’t much comparison with KPMG. It was just talk on McKinsey and BCG, you forgot KPMG in some areas

[alfredomancini]

we can see two of the whitest Turkish people in this video