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Which of the MBB's has the best benefits? In Germany.

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Hagen
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on Jan 19, 2024
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Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question.

  • First of all, if you mean actual non-monetary benefits like car allowances, leave programs aso., all of the three companies will not differ a lot, since they are in fierce competition and regularly align their total compensation and benefits.
  • Moreover, in case you have several offers and need to decide between them, I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even personal) mid- to long-term goals. In order to make an informed decision, I would advise you to do the following:
    • Weigh the different criteria that are meaningful to you independently of the current options (e.g., prestige, culture, international exposure, compensation, location). After that, score the two options based on your criteria and their weighting, resulting in two scores. This way, you have covered the left-brain perspective.
    • Critically assess your initial reaction to the outcome of the scores. For instance, if you feel the urge to tweak the numbers, this is a solid indicator that you do not want this decision to become reality. This way, you have covered the right-brain perspective.
    • By doing so, you will be able to integrate both parts of the brain into the decision-making, guaranteeing a higher chance that you will still be happy with it years later.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Alberto
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on Jan 17, 2024
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Hi there,

Not super big differences. In any case, only worth comparing the companies you get an offer from :)

Best,

Alberto

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Ian
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on Jan 17, 2024
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The one that you get an offer from…

Florian
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on Jan 17, 2024
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 500+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hi there,

That would be a great networking topic for your conversations with consultants from each firm.

From my understanding, McKinsey still has the best and most structured benefits (e.g., the Leave program, the Take Time program, car policy, etc.)

Cheers,

Florian

on Jan 17, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

I was in McK, my wife in BCG, we have friends in Bain, so I got to understand how each system works. Conclusion - no huge difference. 

Since they are in close competition with each other for talent in the German market, they each go as far as they legally can in offering benefits to their employees. 

Best,
Cristian 

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