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Topic Name: can't accept the offer, can i?
Message Name: Great answer
Date Posted: 02/15/2006
In Reply To: If I was you, I would talk to your mentor aout your situation. You say he/she is your mentor then he/she would understand your situation and be open to discussion. I mean, at the end of the day, he/she would want a fully committed employee rather than one who thinks they 'missed the boat' or whatever... Furthermore, if I was your mentor, I would think that McKinsey would be a great starting point and therefore suggest you take it. Who knows, after you develop your foundation, you're probably more valuable to him in the future. On the other hand, with his/her experience, he/she might also be able to tell you why you should not take the McKinsey job and work for him/her instead. Maybe there are huge benefits...who knows? Honesty is the Best Policy. If he/she was a true mentor, he/she would support you in whichever option you take!
Message: Just wanted to second Centurion5948's suggestions. I was thinking the same thing but hadn't gotten around to formulating a coherent way of saying it. Get your mentor's advice - after all, s/he is your mentor for a reason!

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