Struggling to Choose: McKinsey or Goldman Sachs

Which is more prestigious: McKinsey or Goldman Sachs? 

McKinsey Pros: 

McKinsey

McKinsey Cons:

Not Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Pros:

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Cons:

Not McKinsey

If anyone could provide insight, that'd be awesome! 

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I know it's not one of the options you've listed, but I have a few good prestigious alternatives.

The Colorado Bridge in LA is known as Suicide Bridge and has a great reputation. Would be a very prestigious place for you to jump off of.

Alternately, the Golden Gate Bridge has a long history and is well known across the world. Would be another fantastic place for you to end it all.

I'm from California so that's all I can pitch in - if anyone else has good recommendations please jump in.

 

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