Loved this…as a McK alum and one who coaches /mentors people on career progression, I found both of you to be authentic,insightful and value-added on your comments and questions! Really useful for young people considering the firm or consulting in general.
I am a fresh graduate from a small university in Pakistan. Can I get into Mckinsey? Like I know top tier university grads go to these consulting firms but is there any hope for someone like me?
Loved this! Thank you for sharing. As a first-generation college student and daughter of immigrants, having the chance to listen and learn more about higher education is a true privilege. Keep up the great work, and wishing you both success in every aspect of life!
It all comes down to your age. If you're a recent graduate at 21 or 22, concentrate solely on making money for the next eight years. Work hard- the more hours you put in, the more money and experience you'll gain, making your life easier after 30. Keep in mind: money doesn’t just bring happiness; money is happiness!
A genuine question 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 What if the person is in her/his 30s ? (Just finishing an MSc in project management - having a gap of 3 years of no work experience)
@@soukaynaaroui2693 It's really up to the individual my man, and I'm not sure if that 30 year old person is you but there’s no clear-cut answer-it all depends on what you want. Take right now, for example: you're in your 30s. If I asked you, what do you want to do with your life? do you have an answer?will you tell me , yeah , getting married? Getting a divorce? Losing weight? Gaining weight? getting a promotion at work Or maybe just staying home and doing nothing? The answer lies with you. What *do* you want? Once you figure that out, everything in the “my goal is set and i know what i want to do in my life now” department will fall into place.
@@soukaynaaroui2693 All goes back to what to what you want. If i ask you what do you want to do with your life or what is your goal .what will your answer be?
@@soukaynaaroui2693 You are never too late but the earlier you start pushing yourself the more money and experience you generate/gain. End of the day noone knows how long a person lives so live your life to the fullest.
I thought this was an excellent interview. She was great and very informative. Great job! Don't clap back at egnorance. "If you spit at dirt it becomes mud that eventually stains you." They are not worth your time. This podcast is a priceless expose on career consulting.
Like many other consulting firms, McKinsey neglects the well-being of its employees, who often work tirelessly and bear significant economic risks. Many managers engage in unethical behavior, deceiving their employees and prioritizing their own interests. It's troubling to see that employees often bear the burden of financing high bonuses for top management, who readily implement layoffs during economic downturns without considering the harmful health and psychological effects on their employees.
It is very much a useless part of the economy. It gets rid of the organic process of companies and governments trying to internally figure out how to actually do their job well. I used to understand hiring consultants if they were retired from an industry or if a company was trying to implement a system they had no prior experience with or infrastructure but at this point it’s just being used as fall guys to make irresponsible decisions and then the executives exit the explosion they caused with a golden parachute.
This video is fascinating! I've always been curious-why do people choose management consulting as a career path? From what I've observed, only a few seem to leverage the experience for greater career success, while many seem to move on and search for jobs elsewhere after a few years. Do you think the sacrifices of consulting-long hours, high pressure-are worth it in the long run? I'd love to hear your experiences or thoughts-what’s your take?
read the book "The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies" from famous economist Mariana Mazzucato and don't waste ur precious life working for a consulting firm
The interviewee mentioned LevelsFYI and consulting salaries, but when compared to high-tech positions these days, they seem much lower. I’m curious-what do you think makes consulting worth it despite the salary gap? Is it the experience, the network, or something else?
Questions you should ask before working for McKinsey: (1) Why is everyone in their 20s? (2) If the firm has existed for 100 years, what happened to the people who 'used to work here' who are older than 20? (Quit? . . . Digested by alien owners?) . . . (3) Why is it that the extroverts at McKinsey talk as if they 'know' what they are saying, but if you read back a transcript of their speech, they are saying 'nothing' . . . (4) When I learn that the firm was just fined nearly a billion dollars for "drug dealing" (look it up), do I think, (A) I don't want to work for drug dealers, or (B) If they can pay a Billion dollar fine, then they should be able to pay me!
The work done at MBB is completely different to the Big 4 which is completely different to implementation firms like Accenture. The inexperience and arrogance of these people is hilarious.
There are 2 primary reasons why consulting firms are engaged (having spent a decade at a Big 4)- 1. Internal firm politics, leadership at a client firm engages consulting companies to validate their own roadmap. If everything eventually goes well, they take the laurels and if the execution fails they can blame it on consulting company 2. To better understand what’s going on at firms.
It's not advisable to start a video holding a microphone. It gives an unprepared impression easily. Also, waving it while speaking weakens body language and dilutes language power.
Loved this…as a McK alum and one who coaches /mentors people on career progression, I found both of you to be authentic,insightful and value-added on your comments and questions! Really useful for young people considering the firm or consulting in general.
Appreciate the feedback! McKinsey alumni approved hahahaha
I am a fresh graduate from a small university in Pakistan. Can I get into Mckinsey? Like I know top tier university grads go to these consulting firms but is there any hope for someone like me?
Loved this! Thank you for sharing. As a first-generation college student and daughter of immigrants, having the chance to listen and learn more about higher education is a true privilege. Keep up the great work, and wishing you both success in every aspect of life!
The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies
Gary and Langni, nice content and natural conversational content. good job.
So far this is a relatively calm video I have seen on TH-cam that dissects management consulting objectively.
It’s a great content to know more about consulting, Gary is good and Langni’s sharing is so nice
The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies" and draw ur own conclusions
Cool! Thank you for sharing. Would love to have another inspirational content like this 🤍
Excellent interview and host! Really enjoyed it
+100agree
Hey! I really appreciate your honest sharing and all the advices!
It all comes down to your age. If you're a recent graduate at 21 or 22, concentrate solely on making money for the next eight years. Work hard- the more hours you put in, the more money and experience you'll gain, making your life easier after 30. Keep in mind: money doesn’t just bring happiness; money is happiness!
A genuine question 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 What if the person is in her/his 30s ? (Just finishing an MSc in project management - having a gap of 3 years of no work experience)
@@soukaynaaroui2693 It's really up to the individual my man, and I'm not sure if that 30 year old person is you but there’s no clear-cut answer-it all depends on what you want.
Take right now, for example: you're in your 30s. If I asked you, what do you want to do with your life? do you have an answer?will you tell me , yeah , getting married? Getting a divorce? Losing weight? Gaining weight? getting a promotion at work Or maybe just staying home and doing nothing? The answer lies with you. What *do* you want? Once you figure that out, everything in the “my goal is set and i know what i want to do in my life now” department will fall into place.
@@soukaynaaroui2693 All goes back to what to what you want. If i ask you what do you want to do with your life or what is your goal .what will your answer be?
@@soukaynaaroui2693 Should get a job & start making money....
@@soukaynaaroui2693 You are never too late but the earlier you start pushing yourself the more money and experience you generate/gain. End of the day noone knows how long a person lives so live your life to the fullest.
I thought this was an excellent interview. She was great and very informative. Great job!
Don't clap back at egnorance. "If you spit at dirt it becomes mud that eventually stains you."
They are not worth your time. This podcast is a priceless expose on career consulting.
Like many other consulting firms, McKinsey neglects the well-being of its employees, who often work tirelessly and bear significant economic risks. Many managers engage in unethical behavior, deceiving their employees and prioritizing their own interests. It's troubling to see that employees often bear the burden of financing high bonuses for top management, who readily implement layoffs during economic downturns without considering the harmful health and psychological effects on their employees.
Such a mercenary career, please use your brains to make good and not accelerate the current descent into dystopia
It is very much a useless part of the economy. It gets rid of the organic process of companies and governments trying to internally figure out how to actually do their job well. I used to understand hiring consultants if they were retired from an industry or if a company was trying to implement a system they had no prior experience with or infrastructure but at this point it’s just being used as fall guys to make irresponsible decisions and then the executives exit the explosion they caused with a golden parachute.
Great conversation flow.
This video is fascinating! I've always been curious-why do people choose management consulting as a career path? From what I've observed, only a few seem to leverage the experience for greater career success, while many seem to move on and search for jobs elsewhere after a few years. Do you think the sacrifices of consulting-long hours, high pressure-are worth it in the long run? I'd love to hear your experiences or thoughts-what’s your take?
read the book "The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies" from famous economist Mariana Mazzucato and don't waste ur precious life working for a consulting firm
@@AIProphet-w1v true. I am a consultant btw :v
title "yapper" of the year.
it depends
The interviewee mentioned LevelsFYI and consulting salaries, but when compared to high-tech positions these days, they seem much lower. I’m curious-what do you think makes consulting worth it despite the salary gap? Is it the experience, the network, or something else?
Its for people who are too scared to learn to code lol
Ditto 😂
Absolutely not for me - every aspect of it! But thank you for sharing your experience.
No discussion on ethics
Questions you should ask before working for McKinsey: (1) Why is everyone in their 20s? (2) If the firm has existed for 100 years, what happened to the people who 'used to work here' who are older than 20? (Quit? . . . Digested by alien owners?) . . . (3) Why is it that the extroverts at McKinsey talk as if they 'know' what they are saying, but if you read back a transcript of their speech, they are saying 'nothing' . . . (4) When I learn that the firm was just fined nearly a billion dollars for "drug dealing" (look it up), do I think, (A) I don't want to work for drug dealers, or (B) If they can pay a Billion dollar fine, then they should be able to pay me!
In AI generation, consulting companies is useful?
She said she was 43. I was thinking she was like 28 max 😲
Mental age, she is referring to
@@Anne-ww5qn was she?
Yeah she mentioned gen z so that rules out actual age
25
Do i need to be Asian to get job in consulting
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
meh…they just copy every client business model and apply for other client for credit..
Gary!
Why do they cannot make AI?
The work done at MBB is completely different to the Big 4 which is completely different to implementation firms like Accenture. The inexperience and arrogance of these people is hilarious.
Vocal fry gallore. 😂
I hate consultants. The idea that a college graduate is going to tell me how to run my business is a joke.
There are 2 primary reasons why consulting firms are engaged (having spent a decade at a Big 4)- 1. Internal firm politics, leadership at a client firm engages consulting companies to validate their own roadmap. If everything eventually goes well, they take the laurels and if the execution fails they can blame it on consulting company 2. To better understand what’s going on at firms.
And the insights that they provide, you’ve already figured that out yourself. 😂
Training for an olympic sport? Seriously?? These consultants are so arrogant.
Classic consultants. Talk and lot but don’t say anything, most bullshit job in existence
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Abused cogs in the machine
It's not advisable to start a video holding a microphone. It gives an unprepared impression easily. Also, waving it while speaking weakens body language and dilutes language power.
I can attest that she sounds like 43, cuase I'm in my 40s
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ầu.... anh khá đẹp trai đó :))))))))
yikes
best is not even start at these shitty companies lol
interesting conversation just saying "like" soooo much. geez.
They ain’t worth it 😂
McKinsey is crap.
Stop saying ‘like’ every other word, and we might take you a bit more seriously.
too long should be 10 min max
Just say you have a short attention span