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@rabbitNoodle411 hour agoSouth Korea
Should I apply to MBB while I am staffed on a long implementation project?
- Big 4 to MBB
I am in a Big 4 role and my current project is likely to run for another nine months. I want to apply to MBB now, but I am worried that leaving mid-project could look bad or create a difficult transition. Is that a reason to wait?
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