What IBD would you really take over McKinsey corporate finance?

Obviously this website and forum are biased towards banking over consulting. So let's stress test that a bit: would you take MS IBD over a BA gig in McKinsey NY's corporate finance practice? Citi? Even Barclays? Be honest with yourself.

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I’d take McK over any banking role. McK NYC office works brutal hours (you’re basically a banker) but quality of life everywhere else seems awesome. You aren’t paid as much, but the work is more varried / interesting, the people you work with are smarter and the exits are nearly as strong as any banking group (with a couple exceptions) in to PE and probably stronger into VC & business school...

 

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