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Sep 2023
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S11E24: 10 reasons to work for McKinsey....

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There are lots of AMAZING reasons to work for McKinsey - and today, Jenny Rae shares 10 of the best ones.

But... it's not all sunshine and roses at McKinsey - we believe there are 6 definite cons of work at McKinsey.

Listen in for the hold, hard facts about life at The Firm.

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