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McKinsey vs Goldman Sachs |
| Message Name: |
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| Date Posted: |
03/05/2001 |
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I've offers from GS IBD (Risk Markets) and McKinsey (NY). I was wondering which will be better for me in the long run, and is more prestigious. GS obviously has the advantage of (lots)more money but I guess McK is more prestigious. Any input will be welcomed. |
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GS and McK are apples and oranges...especially if you're talking Risk Markets vs. Strategy Consulting. Having said that, they are both GS and McK the leaders in their industries. Both will pay a lot too. If all you're concerned about is a resume builder and $$, then just flip a coin. I'm not being facetious, just flip a coin.
If you truly care about your career and it's direction, then do a little soul searching. What makes you tick? How much will you enjoy the actual WORK that you'll do every single day? Which group of people did you like better? Which has a better work life balance?
It really blows my mind that the people that get into these firms have the egos that they do...and that the smart people that are truly stimulated by the WORK get left behind.
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