@campfire-marble714 hours ago
I picked the boutique because I was already committed to the sector and don't regret it.
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@PaperAndRoommate22 hours agoSaudi Arabia
Should I choose a boutique over MBB if the boutique work is much closer to what I want?
- Boutique Consulting
I have a boutique offer in the exact industry I want and an MBB offer that is more generalist. I know the MBB brand is stronger, but the boutique role looks more interesting day to day. How should I think about the tradeoff?
@kernel_cookie_walk3 hours ago
If you're genuinely undecided on industry, MBB optionality is a much bigger asset.
@unlikely-peach802 hours ago
For me, one direct question saved a lot of overthinking in this kind of situation. For this one, I'd focus on the part about should i choose a boutique over mbb if the boutique work is much closer to what i want.
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