Thank you so much for all the support!! ❤❤ Many of us underestimate the challenges until we experience them ourselves. Based on my 4 years of experience in the corporate world after IIT Guwahati and IIM Calcutta, I have shared a video on Hidden Truths of Life after IIMs/IITs. You can check that out to get the real picture of jobs after graduating from colleges and understand the corporate world a little better - ua-cam.com/video/VyL_pTLUzuo/v-deo.html
Hlo miss prachi. I want to ask something regarding IT field like data analyst profile... Bcs currently I am in teaching field last 5 yrs. But i want to switch non IT to IT . Kya ye shi rhega... Aap iitg se graduate ho. I know ye ques mba se realated nhi h... But agr aaap kuchh btana chahe to. ..hmne data analysis k topic to read kiya h pr kya sach me python sql power BI seekh le to job mil skti kya... Ek aur question h... 28 yrs me private sector me entry lena thik rhega kya. . Agr hmne certificate le bhi liya pr kya cv shortlist hoga hmara interview call aegi.... So many doubts like this...Pls btaiyega. 🙏
Hey, data analyst profile bahut hi wide hoti hai and given you have the right skills - there is always a chance to switch to this field. Haan, starting aapko 0 se hi karna hoga - aapke past experience ka value nahi rahega iss field me but if you are okay with that then Python, SQL, Power BI - isse data analyst field me switch kar sakte ho. Try to do some courses and projects jisse aapki CV thodi improve ho jaaye
@mbawithprachi Hello your video is good enough and i hope everyone got clarity on what happens in high profile jobs. But to be honest I’ve been working in govt sector since last 4 years and i can bet no job is perfect in this world. I can’t stay with my family. Getting frequent transfers and moreover you get to work in remote areas. So even if you get work life balance you can’t spend it with your family. Before that I was into pwc - yes again no work life balance but yeah atleast at the end of the day you got to see your family when sleep. I don’t know what to do
100 % True. I left a consulting job in the US and came back to India. All the time, I was moving from one hotel to another. First, I enjoyed it but after some time I was sick of it. Now in India I have small-scale business and well settled in one place with family.
@@nickyetti93that’s only until you don’t experience it. As Yogesh said, it feels great in the first 1-2 years and after that you stop enjoying it. You will not understand it until you experience that yourself.
Same i met people from McKenzie, Bain at Gurugram. They were under so much pressure that they cant even go out for cricket with us even on weekends. This is a myth that life at big-4 is a boon. Edited: There is news regarding Anna working at EY Pune and due to pressure she lost her life. Young soul rest in peace.
Bang on Prachi it’s the same in all companies - I have worked in Amazon for 7 years, Accenture for 2 years, and an Investment bank for 2 years , and I totally relate with each and every word you said , Indian corporate structure is a messy toxic set up , no matter which company you are working for , one should really keep their spine , ego , choices , values, family time , peace of mind , back at home before joining corporate, if you think youl grow without politics and a** licking , then you are fooling yourself! Companies are just there to make money and nothing else , hence one should assess wisely if they want to be a part of corporate! Also one should Never get fooled by the lives of people working in these industries, the one that is portrayed on social media , as reality is too ugly!
True, in my opinion, you will always face challenges in some shape or form. You can just try to decide which challenges you want to face and which ones will impact you adversely. That's it!
You are absolutely Bang on with this , im one currently going through most difficult phase of my career due to ugly politics and blame game, time to move on for mental health n family and for our own
And the worst thing is you can't even take a break, you'll be left behind in the rat race, the competition is so high that it'll be difficult to enter back
People need to learn how to let go off things at the right time. That is life and if you put your identity to your job , you won't be able to live freely. Kudos to you for coming forward and sharing your experience. Thank you!
Heyy, aise mat bolo yaar. Jobless nahi hun abhi me, loan bhi toh chukaana hai 😛 I'm working at American Express right now. I just switched roles to have a better work life balance.
I assume I'm not qualified to speak on this yet cause I'm a student... But, I come from a perspective where I think WORK IS LIFE. The crazy hours is what you pay towards the company for what they pay you (huge bonuses and promotions). For some it might not justify sacrificing all of your personal time of the day to earn more.. Maybe I'm a bit too insensitive regarding this concept..
@@rohan8933 Until you start experiencing it, you won't know these people's real pain. Since you are a student, you don't know the dark realities of corporations yet or you ignore those facts purposely
@@rohan8933thats why you are a student and they were ex employee You will realise one day Work is a part of life Not life And it never become your life Jo college ki mehnat hoti h uska pressure hota h wo job karne wale k life ka 1% hai bas. So its very easy to say work is life in college days. But aisa hai nahi.
The problem is not stress, people are going behind the jobs that are not suited for them only due to fear of missing out and peer pressure, take jobs according to your mental strength, don't overestimate and burn out
I'm really fortunate to have escaped danger before paying Lakhs for an MBA. I was so fascinated with the MBA UA-cam videos that I decided consulting was the right path for me. After receiving my Btech degree I was put in one of the premier consulting company in TC role. However, after joining, I saw that it's a very messy field. Creating PPTs in a premier consulting firm is not my cup of tea. I would much rather be coming up with real tech solutions in a tech company.
@@shreyaytripathiMarketing is tough. You actually had to market the products. Try to search what is marketing, then only proceed. If you don't know then don't proceed. The specialisation you are choosing, know the job roles you have to do with them.
My friend is working at CRED as an L4 Software engineer his package is 1.75 cr in inr 1.2 cr stocks and other his base and only yesterday he was saying about quiting that he doesn't find his job fulfilling. These jobs are very hectic and you always have to prove your worth.
Thank you so much for creating this video Prachi. I firmly believe that work-life balance is the most important thing for anyone. I am a cloud engineer in Amazon and the work-life balance is amazing there. Hope you find the right job at the right time.
Thank you for your kind words! ❤️ I've always heard good things about Amazon, and it shows. :)) I have been working at American Express for the past 1.5 years and am content with it. :D
Great video! I can definitely relate with you. I am in IITB and lot of my friends are doing internships in MBB. Honestly they are always on toes for some work .
Ikr! But honestly a lot of folks can manage it, and that's amazing! But I feel there's nothing to be ashamed of if you can't. Not everyone is built the same.
If u seriously have no attachments or family burdens then why dont u consider migrating to a developed country and start from scratch .....that will be a beautiful idea if u willing to take risk and do hard work for min one year
I have been into 7 years now in these kinds of roles. Whatever she had said is correct! Best would be to start with consulting at beginning of career then switch to different role
This is the true reality. Very good and valid picture you have shown. If you dont enjoy what youre doing then its no point of doing that job. This is true reality of glamourous corporte job. I have deeply suffered from it. It hit me so hard that still now it i am recuperating from it.
Kudos to you for speaking truth. Many who work in MBB don't actually tell you this, either because they feel that now they are working in MBB so complaining about it will sound stupid since initially they were dying to join one. Or they just want to tell people what amazing life they are living and make people jealous about that. I personally think you should join a job (if you want to do a job only) where there would be balance of both money and work life balance. Only then you will be truly happy in life. Just money but no time to enjoy it will only make you dipressed and nothing else.
A female chartered accountant employee 26 yrs old died in EY,couple of days back due to work pressure as you mentioned in the video. Her Non stop work ruined physical and mental health which led to the death of that lady.Her senior ruthlessly put her on duty even during night.. I think Corporate life is horrible after hearing her incident.😢
We can't blame the entire corporate world. But like I mentioned in one of my comments, since childhood we are encouraged to work so hard towards our goals that it becomes really difficult to give up or to even accept that there's something we might not be a good fit for, especially in India, where so many people are ready to take our place. And the pressure to keep going can make us ignore our health, both mental and physical. The hope that things will get easier if we just hang on a bit longer. It's just super important to know when to quit and what to prioritize.
Corporate world should take some responsibility if its work culture is exploitative .. Just because there are people willing to be exploited does not mean that Corporates should exploit them .. Dealing with people with respect and care , should be the culture .. if everyone is expected to be bold and know their limits , then we should not have laws in this country
I'm in a phase where I'm planning to choose one between Product or Consulting. This video is so informative for me to get authentic answer. Thank you and appreciated 😊
Same is happening with me .I'm working as a consultant in Big 4 since last 8 months and most of my clients are from US.Login time toh 10 bje ka log off raat mai 12- 2Am tak ek toh inke calls khatam nhi hote .Busy season mai subah tak kaam hota hai including weekends.Sab hwabazi hai ..I'm getting into depression day by day.isse better toh kisi Government college mai professor even school teacher hota.Atleast life toh enjoy krr pata.
All the best! You need to take a break of at least a week. Get a doctor’s certificate and take this mental leave for yourself. Sleep well for a couple of days. Eat home cooked food. And then make a plan of what you really want to do. As you’ve done so well till now, it’s clear you’re intelligent enough to navigate through this. All the best to break the trap!
Thanks for saying this. This was required for me to quit the job. I was doubting myself. Another thought that comes to my mind is, that if everything other organization (non- management consulting firms) will also be expecting the same amount of work from me. Then that would be my incapability.
You can always define your boundaries but sometimes, it's your job to be on the toes 24*7. Glad I could help take you a decision - evalute your priorities and take action accordingly :)
What is the point of earning soo much, when you don’t get time and can’t actually enjoy and spent it. I don’t understand the actual mindset and goal of people working in these corporates. Moreover that’s why we see 90% of vacancies unfilled in these companies. Seniors extract more work from the existing employees as new onboarding is very low.
Thanks for your video prachi. All the words said are 100% true. I left my company in 10 months. The work life balance affected me a lot. Their expectation is to work 24*7 and still they want more. I did work from home but i can't have lunch with my family. I am really happy now to leave that company.
My kinda dream job was to get into consulting. I knew some work that they do as i was preparing myself for it. But after looking at your video and hearing there is only work 24*7 and even on weekends i dont think i will be able to work like robot. Rather not going into it unless there is work life balance. Thank you for making this video.
I too have been admitted at IIM A. But I am not joining it as I like my tech job. Pays me well without much stress, so don't think it makes much sense. As I am also an IITian, I think I would get opportunities time and again.
for a middle class guy raised in bihar with sikari nokri culture, mbb and IB is still a dream, this content motivates me more😗😁 having high aspiration in tier 3 bihar is so damn hard
In Australia the government has put restrictions of maximum 38 hours/week work for an employee i.e. 8 hours/day, so can MBB Companies can still make you work for 13-14 hours a day in consulting job????
But even there, an employer can request you to work beyond your shift given it is a "reasonable" request. And reasonability is a grey area and everybody wants to be in their manager's good books.
Mostly in our offer letters, it's mentioned that the work hours would around 45hrs but it's far from reality. So I don't think a simple rule can fix the problem. As long as people are willing to work, companies would make them work!
I am happy to see people like you coming out and helping aspiring college students who are unaware of harsh realities of the corporate world. 1cr salary is actually not worth it if u are gonna end up paying for gastritis or spondylitis at the age of 35-40
I experienced similar situations in corporate and decided to quit it on same grounds. I want work life balance and family time at all costs. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
This recession has exposed management consultants, as companies dont have money to hire these people anymore. Management consultancy is least respected in the corporate world and is considered a big sham. They rely on business jargon and generalistic rhetorics under the garb of providing practical solutions, and overcharge their clients having no respect for their hard earned money. Their primary aim is to pocket their client's money. Helping them is secondary and not a requirement.
this is true that everything is extremely hactic but its also true that this is one of the only ways a middle class person can get even close to becoming rich
Thank you so much for insights on other side of the role as we usually tend to get fascinated by watching videos about the fairy tale of consulting roles and dwell in myths. Well said there is no free lunch as such.
Good video! 👍🏼 Well! Not only in Management Consultancy, even in IT and others fields people are saying, that All that glitters is not Gold. I guess, the Rat Race has started to backfire now! 🤔
she is true.... if you want a robotic life then its very good investment in your life. but if you are a free bird you want to be like that.. dont wast your money invest your money where you have intrest... and keep your self engaged with that work if you really geylt sucess all the dream companies you looking for they will run behind you for your appointment...
Consultant company hire people from IIT , IIM etc who can slog like a rot. After all they cracked CAT and JEE Advance. Since class 9 they are working like a slogger , running behind to deliver 99.9999% of perception of every one. [ if not theirs ] . THERE IS LIFE APART FROM MONEY AND JOB.
One more thing, these are the people who suggest layoffs to companies. They take so much money from companies and ask them to layoff employees to increase returns.
@@heavenlypotand @jinsflsg after a point of time, you need better work life balance to pursue your hobbies and take care of your family. you need a better work culture where you are not constantly competing with your co-workers. you need teammates who are more mature and understanding (good with IQ and EQ) you need bosses who are not very toxic (thora bohot toh rehega hi, but not much). Consulting makes you travel a lot which sounds nice at the begining, but not when you have to do it continuously. Networking is something that you have to constantly do in Consulting (meet new people, know them and enagge with them - both inside the org and on the client side), not everyone at every phase of life can be inclined to do so. hope I was able to put my point. P.S. a 26 year old CA lady died a few days ago due to overwork in EY Pune. Yeh hai big 4 ka problem 😑
Health is wealth !! Never compromise health for money. One can't enjoy the earned money if he/she becomes sick. “A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one.” - Confucius
Thank you so much, Prachi Madam. Your guidance is very helpful for candidates looking to step foot into management roles. Even though I was considering consulting as a pharma graduate your video has opened my eyes to the harsh realities of consulting roles in branded companies.
It's my pleasure, and I'm so happy to be able to help you make better decisions. ❤️ Honestly, every job comes with its own challenges, but sometimes it can become really overwhelming. That's when it's important to start exploring other options. Health should always come first!
Everything depends on job role , reporting manager, work culture, people around you. If a toxic guy or toxic boss integrates into your team its game over.
Very insightful and informative video Prachi didi. Thank you for showing the reality of consulting life. Please keep posting more such informative content. Also, great editing in this video.
They are like firefighters - you give them a problem and they solve that problem for you. When a company doesn't want to hire an entire department for say X problem - they get consultants!
Bhai jaise ki company ki sale nhi bdh rhi .. uska solution.. log job chor k ja rhe hai iska solution.. profit nhi ho rha... Same price pe sellnkrke b uska solution
I usually never comment but this video is so insightful. Thank you ma'am for being so honest and open. I have had exactly the same experience in a different field. I have been feeling low but this video helped me so much. Please continue making such videos and guide us.
Thanks a lot for commenting!! Such comments motivate me to do better ♥️ I hope you are doing better now and it's totally okay to choose health or mental peace over anything else. Rather one should. :))
As I have observed these work-life balance issues are not that prominent in the EU. Even in the USA, I'd say things were better compared to how the lady describes them.
00:01 Resignation from Bain & Company after nine months 01:46 High expectations vs. reality of MBB placements 03:12 Management consulting offers a tough initial learning curve 04:50 High-pressure work environment and lack of personal time led to reconsidering the worth of the job. 06:26 Management consulting lifestyle includes constant travel and leads to exhaustion. 07:59 Work-life balance in consulting is a myth 09:35 Consulting firms demand intense work and may impact personal life. 11:12 High stress from work and impact on health led to decision to quit.
I know there are jobs out there which are rewarding in terms of work life balance. But I'm already working 12 hours at a low paying job, i might as well go through mba and get paid 16x over for the same time period.
Starting ke kuch saal to har job me hi pressure hota hai. In fact IPS officers to Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, etc. pr bhi ghar nahi aa pate. Election ke time subah 5 baje se raat 10 baje tak kaam. Lekin personal choice hai .
I worked for 3 years in Deloitte technology consulting. It's was good from exposure and money standpoint but learning is not there. Travel was hell and working out of suitcase
1:33 ma'am when you said that you were lacking proper qualifications for product management what did you mean by that? What qualifications are then required for product management
Hey, for prod man - a CS degree or coding experience helps. Apart from that, you can also do some online certifications or participate in ProdMan case competitions if you really want to go into Product Management. Will try to come up with a detailed video on this - so stay tuned! :))
Hi prachi..i m 32 mommy working in govt bank past 7 years but wahi growth nhi mentally,i m studying for cat...what u think will it b possible for me to handle corporate pressure alongwith family responsibilities
Hello, you are doing a difficult work managing both things!! Given your experience, I feel an executive MBA would be better for you. As for jobs, you can always look for options where the work life balance would be better. You might have to compromise a little on the pay, but it would be worth it! All the very best!! ❤️
Hi prachi, I have completed by BBA this year and I'm 23 what would you suggest for me to become a mangement consultant is it necessary to do a MBA to enter in any big consulting firm like yours?
Hi Prachi! Is work life balance better in HR roles after MBA from a good college? I’m preparing for CAT2024 and thinking of going for HR. What are your views?
I have been a management consultant myself, and couldn't agree more to all the points you highlighted, though people on internet doesn't really show the other side. Well while you prioritised WLB, were you able to scout such companies esp. in India?
Fortunately, I was able to secure such a the position. Though I had to accept a slight pay cut, it was an acceptable compromise. You can't have everything, anyway.
One question whats job digital marketing can do i m doing mba from amity and Second in corporate did you get more leave like more then one month if there is family problem and they cut salary or don't give
Jobs in Digital marketing are increasing and a lot of conglomerates also have similar open positions. Even Amex does. And as far as leaves are concerned, it's less likely that you'll get an entire month off without any paycut. Even for unpaid leaves, you need to get approvals and it would depend on your responsibilities + your manager. 1-2 weeks is doable in general, but anything more than that would be difficult.
Hello, IPM Indore will give you a direct path to MBA but SRCC Economics will keep your options open. So think about your end goal and choose accordingly. Also, SRCC is a good brand + if you feel that when the time comes you will be able to crack CAT and get into IIM ABC - I would personally recommend choosing SRCC given that you don't hate economics!! :P
I think every corporate job has its share of stress and deadlines. You cannot escape if you decide to join. Investment banking is worse with 16 to 17 hours of work.
prachi di theek thak consulting wali companies kaunsi hai? even I am doing some digging of most cos..but not able to get a clearer pic.😅😅 and also prod man and gen man pe kuch batayengi toh thoda help ho jayga di..😅😅 and last but not the least agar 2nd year mein electives choose hi karne hai toh why it's called general mba?? uspe toh hum specialization 2nd year pe choose hi kar le rahe hai..please points pe bataiye🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hello, there are firms which are less rigorous as well, like MasterCard which has a better WLB. But again, it's very subjective to what you want in life. If you like the work, it might be bearable and vice versa. So prioritize and choose wisely! :) Will surely come up with a video focusing on ProdMan and GenMan as well so that you guys can get a understand your choices better. To your 3rd point, it is a general MBA but electives help you in understanding a sector better and also - you can mention your courses in your CV - which helps in placements. But there is no guarantee that you can get the electives you want - it's an altogether different process - so can't guarantee a specialization as well.
@@Nabb01 Mostly Bidding Process, you get some points in your account same as everyone, and you have to bid your points on courses. So it`s always a tradeoff between one good subject or two average subjects. And obviously, it depends on your priority.
Hlo di, I have a general ques about campus placement...If someone scored 6/6/7 in 10/12/Grad and if they studying in any one of the top Business school then does that person make into consulting?
Heyy, with weak academic scores - it would be difficult to crack top tier consulting during internship but if you perform really well during your MBA and are in the top 5-10% of the batch, you'll get consulting shortlists :)
Thank you so much for all the support!! ❤❤
Many of us underestimate the challenges until we experience them ourselves. Based on my 4 years of experience in the corporate world after IIT Guwahati and IIM Calcutta, I have shared a video on Hidden Truths of Life after IIMs/IITs. You can check that out to get the real picture of jobs after graduating from colleges and understand the corporate world a little better - ua-cam.com/video/VyL_pTLUzuo/v-deo.html
People who spades are very rare. I'd appreciate to connect with you on LinkedIn. Of course I subscribed to you channel.
Hlo miss prachi. I want to ask something regarding IT field like data analyst profile... Bcs currently I am in teaching field last 5 yrs. But i want to switch non IT to IT . Kya ye shi rhega... Aap iitg se graduate ho.
I know ye ques mba se realated nhi h... But agr aaap kuchh btana chahe to. ..hmne data analysis k topic to read kiya h pr kya sach me python sql power BI seekh le to job mil skti kya... Ek aur question h... 28 yrs me private sector me entry lena thik rhega kya. . Agr hmne certificate le bhi liya pr kya cv shortlist hoga hmara interview call aegi.... So many doubts like this...Pls btaiyega. 🙏
Hey, data analyst profile bahut hi wide hoti hai and given you have the right skills - there is always a chance to switch to this field. Haan, starting aapko 0 se hi karna hoga - aapke past experience ka value nahi rahega iss field me but if you are okay with that then Python, SQL, Power BI - isse data analyst field me switch kar sakte ho. Try to do some courses and projects jisse aapki CV thodi improve ho jaaye
@@mbawithprachithanks for guidance
@mbawithprachi
Hello your video is good enough and i hope everyone got clarity on what happens in high profile jobs.
But to be honest I’ve been working in govt sector since last 4 years and i can bet no job is perfect in this world. I can’t stay with my family. Getting frequent transfers and moreover you get to work in remote areas. So even if you get work life balance you can’t spend it with your family.
Before that I was into pwc - yes again no work life balance but yeah atleast at the end of the day you got to see your family when sleep.
I don’t know what to do
100 % True. I left a consulting job in the US and came back to India. All the time, I was moving from one hotel to another. First, I enjoyed it but after some time I was sick of it. Now in India I have small-scale business and well settled in one place with family.
Bro what u did explain to pls explain to me
eventually phamily matters!
works for u ig...but for some of us, yeh going from place to place is the dream
@@nickyetti93that’s only until you don’t experience it. As Yogesh said, it feels great in the first 1-2 years and after that you stop enjoying it. You will not understand it until you experience that yourself.
Kaunsa business?
No job or company is above you. You have guts and I hope you have made an informed decision. All the best for your future endeavors!
So true! And thank you so much for your kind wishes! 😍 I hope you are doing well too :))
Same i met people from McKenzie, Bain at Gurugram. They were under so much pressure that they cant even go out for cricket with us even on weekends. This is a myth that life at big-4 is a boon.
Edited: There is news regarding Anna working at EY Pune and due to pressure she lost her life. Young soul rest in peace.
nallo k sath cricket nahi khelte wo
What about bcg?
These companies are not big4 but your statement applies to big4 as well.
@@rohitpoddar268
It’s more toxic
Bang on Prachi it’s the same in all companies - I have worked in Amazon for 7 years, Accenture for 2 years, and an Investment bank for 2 years , and I totally relate with each and every word you said , Indian corporate structure is a messy toxic set up , no matter which company you are working for , one should really keep their spine , ego , choices , values, family time , peace of mind , back at home before joining corporate, if you think youl grow without politics and a** licking , then you are fooling yourself! Companies are just there to make money and nothing else , hence one should assess wisely if they want to be a part of corporate! Also one should Never get fooled by the lives of people working in these industries, the one that is portrayed on social media , as reality is too ugly!
True, in my opinion, you will always face challenges in some shape or form. You can just try to decide which challenges you want to face and which ones will impact you adversely. That's it!
You are absolutely Bang on with this , im one currently going through most difficult phase of my career due to ugly politics and blame game, time to move on for mental health n family and for our own
@@ankitjain1612 Hope you find better opportunities that you really love !
And the worst thing is you can't even take a break, you'll be left behind in the rat race, the competition is so high that it'll be difficult to enter back
@@ankitjain1612 hi buddy pls tell me what u do and what are the ways to get in these companies,
People need to learn how to let go off things at the right time. That is life and if you put your identity to your job , you won't be able to live freely. Kudos to you for coming forward and sharing your experience. Thank you!
Well said! Thank you for your support ♥️
Didn't know it is so stressful!! Thanks for creating this video, it's really eye-opening 😰
It really is!! So set your priorities straight before deciding anything 🤞
Toh didi aap iim se graduate hone k ab finally jobless ho...fir earning ka source kya hai apma
Heyy, aise mat bolo yaar. Jobless nahi hun abhi me, loan bhi toh chukaana hai 😛 I'm working at American Express right now. I just switched roles to have a better work life balance.
@@mbawithprachi How did you do it? Please reply.
Job switch? Used LinkedIn, existing network and applied to a lot of companies - no shortcut in that!
Totally unfiltered and transparent video ..❤❤ people should know the reality apart from just package and elite life
I was in Investment Banking, got out in just 2.5 months, came back to operations roles, There is really a thing called work-life Balance.
Probably for the best! 😀
I assume I'm not qualified to speak on this yet cause I'm a student... But, I come from a perspective where I think WORK IS LIFE. The crazy hours is what you pay towards the company for what they pay you (huge bonuses and promotions). For some it might not justify sacrificing all of your personal time of the day to earn more.. Maybe I'm a bit too insensitive regarding this concept..
@@rohan8933 u are kid
@@rohan8933 Until you start experiencing it, you won't know these people's real pain. Since you are a student, you don't know the dark realities of corporations yet or you ignore those facts purposely
@@rohan8933thats why you are a student and they were ex employee
You will realise one day Work is a part of life
Not life
And it never become your life
Jo college ki mehnat hoti h uska pressure hota h wo job karne wale k life ka 1% hai bas.
So its very easy to say work is life in college days.
But aisa hai nahi.
Prachi, you are a true disciple of a premium business school, bursting myths with great articulation is highly appreciated.
Thanks a ton!! ❤️
In today's world every corporate job is too stressful, too much competition no more trusted friends in offices.
The problem is not stress, people are going behind the jobs that are not suited for them only due to fear of missing out and peer pressure, take jobs according to your mental strength, don't overestimate and burn out
I'm really fortunate to have escaped danger before paying Lakhs for an MBA. I was so fascinated with the MBA UA-cam videos that I decided consulting was the right path for me. After receiving my Btech degree I was put in one of the premier consulting company in TC role. However, after joining, I saw that it's a very messy field. Creating PPTs in a premier consulting firm is not my cup of tea. I would much rather be coming up with real tech solutions in a tech company.
hey I'm also confused currently about Pursuing MBA in marketing, do you think it's a better choice?
Work life balance is there in marketing
@@shreyaytripathiMarketing is tough. You actually had to market the products. Try to search what is marketing, then only proceed. If you don't know then don't proceed. The specialisation you are choosing, know the job roles you have to do with them.
@@MarkSeb-z5x What about product management & HR and what MBA specialization one should do to be product manager
My friend is working at CRED as an L4 Software engineer his package is 1.75 cr in inr 1.2 cr stocks and other his base and only yesterday he was saying about quiting that he doesn't find his job fulfilling. These jobs are very hectic and you always have to prove your worth.
So true!!
What's the year of experience of you CRED friend?
1.2 cr stocks vested in 4 years or just for a single year.
The salary is worth yr time though
Effectively salary 70-80 L hoga. Don't inflate by covering 4-5 years of Stocks.
Thank you so much for creating this video Prachi. I firmly believe that work-life balance is the most important thing for anyone. I am a cloud engineer in Amazon and the work-life balance is amazing there. Hope you find the right job at the right time.
Thank you for your kind words! ❤️ I've always heard good things about Amazon, and it shows. :)) I have been working at American Express for the past 1.5 years and am content with it. :D
You always have to stick to your screen?
Its real value given to us, viewers the real life experience, insights.
Thank you so much for it.
Thankyou di for sharing this, it needs guts to burst these myths hatsoff!!
Thank you! ❤️ I honestly just want people to make an informed decision!
Great video! I can definitely relate with you. I am in IITB and lot of my friends are doing internships in MBB. Honestly they are always on toes for some work .
Ikr! But honestly a lot of folks can manage it, and that's amazing! But I feel there's nothing to be ashamed of if you can't. Not everyone is built the same.
@@mbawithprachi Agreed ! Its suitable for some and not all.
It takes balls and immense clarity to give such a transparent overview.. hats off!
Thanks a ton!! ❤️
I have no one in my life , this is perfect job for me .
😂😂😂
Ouch! :(
If u seriously have no attachments or family burdens then why dont u consider migrating to a developed country and start from scratch .....that will be a beautiful idea if u willing to take risk and do hard work for min one year
Big thing to loose for short term monetary gain and making a company rich😂
But you would like to have someone in your life, right.
I have been into 7 years now in these kinds of roles. Whatever she had said is correct! Best would be to start with consulting at beginning of career then switch to different role
This is the true reality. Very good and valid picture you have shown. If you dont enjoy what youre doing then its no point of doing that job. This is true reality of glamourous corporte job. I have deeply suffered from it. It hit me so hard that still now it i am recuperating from it.
I hope you are doing better now :)) It takes a lot of courage to give up something like this.
Great Prachi, truly summarised all the facts. Happy to hear now people are raising their voice.
UA-cam is best when someone suggests less and shares their experiences more. ❤🎉
Thank youu ♥️♥️
Thankyou for bringing this up !!! 💫💯
Kudos to you for speaking truth.
Many who work in MBB don't actually tell you this, either because they feel that now they are working in MBB so complaining about it will sound stupid since initially they were dying to join one. Or they just want to tell people what amazing life they are living and make people jealous about that.
I personally think you should join a job (if you want to do a job only) where there would be balance of both money and work life balance. Only then you will be truly happy in life. Just money but no time to enjoy it will only make you dipressed and nothing else.
I feel it's all about your priorities but one should never blindly follow others - they won't be able to be happy! :(
Wow! So much truth & straight from the heart. Thanks so much for uncovering the myths.
A female chartered accountant employee 26 yrs old died in EY,couple of days back due to work pressure as you mentioned in the video. Her Non stop work ruined physical and mental health which led to the death of that lady.Her senior ruthlessly put her on duty even during night.. I think Corporate life is horrible after hearing her incident.😢
We can't blame the entire corporate world. But like I mentioned in one of my comments, since childhood we are encouraged to work so hard towards our goals that it becomes really difficult to give up or to even accept that there's something we might not be a good fit for, especially in India, where so many people are ready to take our place. And the pressure to keep going can make us ignore our health, both mental and physical. The hope that things will get easier if we just hang on a bit longer. It's just super important to know when to quit and what to prioritize.
Corporate world should take some responsibility if its work culture is exploitative .. Just because there are people willing to be exploited does not mean that Corporates should exploit them .. Dealing with people with respect and care , should be the culture .. if everyone is expected to be bold and know their limits , then we should not have laws in this country
I'm in a phase where I'm planning to choose one between Product or Consulting. This video is so informative for me to get authentic answer. Thank you and appreciated 😊
Hope you choose what's best for you! 😀
product
Same is happening with me .I'm working as a consultant in Big 4 since last 8 months and most of my clients are from US.Login time toh 10 bje ka log off raat mai 12- 2Am tak ek toh inke calls khatam nhi hote .Busy season mai subah tak kaam hota hai including weekends.Sab hwabazi hai ..I'm getting into depression day by day.isse better toh kisi Government college mai professor even school teacher hota.Atleast life toh enjoy krr pata.
I totally get it! I hope you think through and find a way out, if you want :))
Are you working in US Tax ??
All the best! You need to take a break of at least a week. Get a doctor’s certificate and take this mental leave for yourself. Sleep well for a couple of days. Eat home cooked food. And then make a plan of what you really want to do. As you’ve done so well till now, it’s clear you’re intelligent enough to navigate through this. All the best to break the trap!
@@vishaldora8803Yes bro how do you know ?
@@mugdhanbapatThanks .
Thanks for saying this. This was required for me to quit the job. I was doubting myself. Another thought that comes to my mind is, that if everything other organization (non- management consulting firms) will also be expecting the same amount of work from me. Then that would be my incapability.
You can always define your boundaries but sometimes, it's your job to be on the toes 24*7. Glad I could help take you a decision - evalute your priorities and take action accordingly :)
Zabardastttttt Mazzaaaaa Aa Gayaaaaa! REAL TRUTH! 🔥✨🔥
Consulting and Investment Banking are NOT AT ALL WORTH IT!
Hehe, thank you so much!! ♥️
You Are not worth it to do it just you want More income and less work in this competitive world really ?
@@NotNIKyt perception about value
1. Salary - work
2. Work - salary
What is the point of earning soo much, when you don’t get time and can’t actually enjoy and spent it. I don’t understand the actual mindset and goal of people working in these corporates. Moreover that’s why we see 90% of vacancies unfilled in these companies. Seniors extract more work from the existing employees as new onboarding is very low.
Thanks for your video prachi. All the words said are 100% true. I left my company in 10 months. The work life balance affected me a lot. Their expectation is to work 24*7 and still they want more. I did work from home but i can't have lunch with my family. I am really happy now to leave that company.
Only those who go through it can understand ♥️
Great prachi such a unfiltered video !! Had experienced same things in IT.
My kinda dream job was to get into consulting. I knew some work that they do as i was preparing myself for it. But after looking at your video and hearing there is only work 24*7 and even on weekends i dont think i will be able to work like robot. Rather not going into it unless there is work life balance. Thank you for making this video.
The work is definitely good, but comes with it's own challenges :(
I too have been admitted at IIM A. But I am not joining it as I like my tech job. Pays me well without much stress, so don't think it makes much sense. As I am also an IITian, I think I would get opportunities time and again.
Absolutely! Unless you want to change your field, doesn't make sense to do an MBA for the sake of it!
@@mbawithprachi What is product management di & what r the skill requirements and work-life balance in it?
for a middle class guy raised in bihar with sikari nokri culture, mbb and IB is still a dream, this content motivates me more😗😁 having high aspiration in tier 3 bihar is so damn hard
tu bihar hi rah bahar gandagi na faila
Ok Bihari
In Australia the government has put restrictions of maximum 38 hours/week work for an employee i.e. 8 hours/day, so can MBB Companies can still make you work for 13-14 hours a day in consulting job????
But even there, an employer can request you to work beyond your shift given it is a "reasonable" request. And reasonability is a grey area and everybody wants to be in their manager's good books.
@@mbawithprachi Shouldn't this rule be there in our India so that there is a work life balance in the life of Indians.
Mostly in our offer letters, it's mentioned that the work hours would around 45hrs but it's far from reality. So I don't think a simple rule can fix the problem. As long as people are willing to work, companies would make them work!
I am happy to see people like you coming out and helping aspiring college students who are unaware of harsh realities of the corporate world.
1cr salary is actually not worth it if u are gonna end up paying for gastritis or spondylitis at the age of 35-40
That's my intention!! 😇 There is nothing wrong in acknowledging the limitations of your body. Does not make you weak!
35 ? Mental health will suck up brain 🧠 by age of 28.
I experienced similar situations in corporate and decided to quit it on same grounds. I want work life balance and family time at all costs. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
Same ♥️♥️
Kudos to people like you who stand up against corporate slave mentality where you are expected to perform like a robot perfectly everytime
Corporate is more or less like a modern day BANDHUA MAZDOORI !! the world looks glittery from outside, but is dark and ruthless inside.
But that's what majority of us have, so need to make do!
This recession has exposed management consultants, as companies dont have money to hire these people anymore. Management consultancy is least respected in the corporate world and is considered a big sham. They rely on business jargon and generalistic rhetorics under the garb of providing practical solutions, and overcharge their clients having no respect for their hard earned money. Their primary aim is to pocket their client's money. Helping them is secondary and not a requirement.
Capitalism at its peak!
very Well decision taken Prachi. thank you so much for speaking so openly about it. Hats off to you!
Thank you for the support! 😀
Being a Digital Transformation Consultant (not from MBB), I can totally relate to this.
Where you working now?
Does becoming an entrepreneur take away all this stress from you?...
U have to work hard everywhere dont u think?
this is true that everything is extremely hactic but its also true that this is one of the only ways a middle class person can get even close to becoming rich
Completely agree! You just need to weigh the pros and cons to choose what's best for you :))
Thank you so much for insights on other side of the role as we usually tend to get fascinated by watching videos about the fairy tale of consulting roles and dwell in myths. Well said there is no free lunch as such.
Good video! 👍🏼
Well! Not only in Management Consultancy, even in IT and others fields people are saying, that All that glitters is not Gold.
I guess, the Rat Race has started to backfire now! 🤔
she is true.... if you want a robotic life then its very good investment in your life. but if you are a free bird you want to be like that.. dont wast your money invest your money where you have intrest... and keep your self engaged with that work if you really geylt sucess all the dream companies you looking for they will run behind you for your appointment...
Consultant company hire people from IIT , IIM etc who can slog like a rot. After all they cracked CAT and JEE Advance. Since class 9 they are working like a slogger , running behind to deliver 99.9999% of perception of every one. [ if not theirs ] . THERE IS LIFE APART FROM MONEY AND JOB.
after doing articleship from big 4 i can say hell will be more glorious then being there.
One more thing, these are the people who suggest layoffs to companies. They take so much money from companies and ask them to layoff employees to increase returns.
"It is all part of cost-cutting" 😪
Thank you soo much for creating such insightful video
Thank you for the kind words!! ❤️ It motivates me to put up more such videos :))
I left my consulting role in EY in 3 months. Will never go back to consulting ever again.
Best decision ever if you didn't like it setting
Worked in 2 big four firms - Apart from Money, glamor and occasional innovative projects, there is not much to look forward.
From a curious perspective, what else do you look for in a job apart from these?
Aur kya chahiye tujhe
@@heavenlypotand @jinsflsg after a point of time, you need better work life balance to pursue your hobbies and take care of your family. you need a better work culture where you are not constantly competing with your co-workers. you need teammates who are more mature and understanding (good with IQ and EQ) you need bosses who are not very toxic (thora bohot toh rehega hi, but not much). Consulting makes you travel a lot which sounds nice at the begining, but not when you have to do it continuously. Networking is something that you have to constantly do in Consulting (meet new people, know them and enagge with them - both inside the org and on the client side), not everyone at every phase of life can be inclined to do so. hope I was able to put my point.
P.S. a 26 year old CA lady died a few days ago due to overwork in EY Pune. Yeh hai big 4 ka problem 😑
@@jinsflsg read my reply below 🙂
100% true. The more you're paid, the less work-life balance you have. It's a money/luxury trap.
Correct, in the end you will have to pick one!
Health is wealth !! Never compromise health for money. One can't enjoy the earned money if he/she becomes sick.
“A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one.” - Confucius
Thank you so much, Prachi Madam. Your guidance is very helpful for candidates looking to step foot into management roles. Even though I was considering consulting as a pharma graduate your video has opened my eyes to the harsh realities of consulting roles in branded companies.
It's my pleasure, and I'm so happy to be able to help you make better decisions. ❤️ Honestly, every job comes with its own challenges, but sometimes it can become really overwhelming. That's when it's important to start exploring other options. Health should always come first!
Everything depends on job role , reporting manager, work culture, people around you. If a toxic guy or toxic boss integrates into your team its game over.
So true!!! Any job can become toxic if the people around you are toxic 🥺
I really appreciate the last line agar Jaan hai tho Jahaan hai -100%! Health defines the life you live.
♥️♥️
Very insightful and informative video Prachi didi. Thank you for showing the reality of consulting life. Please keep posting more such informative content. Also, great editing in this video.
Thank you ♥️♥️
Thank you for the video. Appreciate the honesty. 😊
Thank you!! :))
I hate travelling on the job because of the expense reports to be submitted. Sucks big time. Better to have a higher salary vs travel opportunities
Haha, it sure is a hassle 😂
Consulting is hard and not for everyone. It's similar to running a business.
Absolutely! You need to ensure you can balance things out, or else it will effect your health significantly.
Really glad to listen your life story.... subscribed🎉
My friends have worked in all big 4s... bilkul sach hai..i have witnessed them working 11-12 hrs daily mostly skipping meals... bandhua majdoori 😅
@@manas_gup so what would Be the best Domain As per your Opinion ? Would it be a Buisness ?
Very well explained Prachi 👏
Thank youuu ♥️
Thanks for these truth-revealing videos.
Thank you for sharing harsh reality even i went through this in my company
Have you switched your job? Hopefully this one is better :))
I heard almost 10 times that you have to deliver. But I fail to understand what do consultants actually do. Where do they add value?
Same question
They are like firefighters - you give them a problem and they solve that problem for you. When a company doesn't want to hire an entire department for say X problem - they get consultants!
@@mbawithprachi okay thank you so much
Bhai jaise ki company ki sale nhi bdh rhi .. uska solution.. log job chor k ja rhe hai iska solution.. profit nhi ho rha... Same price pe sellnkrke b uska solution
Wow! You just stated the real reality of management consulting😮🙌
I usually never comment but this video is so insightful. Thank you ma'am for being so honest and open. I have had exactly the same experience in a different field. I have been feeling low but this video helped me so much. Please continue making such videos and guide us.
Thanks a lot for commenting!! Such comments motivate me to do better ♥️
I hope you are doing better now and it's totally okay to choose health or mental peace over anything else. Rather one should. :))
@@mbawithprachi atleast people are paying but now adays few companies don't even pay much and expect to work for 2 FTE, S
Blud you are literally named keyboard warrior
As I have observed these work-life balance issues are not that prominent in the EU. Even in the USA, I'd say things were better compared to how the lady describes them.
I think consulting firm can hier CA'S than MBA students since we had already use through the same during our articleship tenure
But kab tak yahi karoge 🙈
@@mbawithprachito padhai kyu ki hai 🤦🏻♀️
@@mangitayadav1097 haha, taaki naukri mil sake :(
@@mbawithprachi to dii according to u CA k liye konse domain mai opportunities achi hongi with respect to salary
Yes darling u r the best..I like the way u speak truth about private sector
Thank you so much prachi maam this video was eye opener for me, believe me❤
Glad I could help! :))
Hii, Which company and job role u selected to maintain work life balance after bain ??
00:01 Resignation from Bain & Company after nine months
01:46 High expectations vs. reality of MBB placements
03:12 Management consulting offers a tough initial learning curve
04:50 High-pressure work environment and lack of personal time led to reconsidering the worth of the job.
06:26 Management consulting lifestyle includes constant travel and leads to exhaustion.
07:59 Work-life balance in consulting is a myth
09:35 Consulting firms demand intense work and may impact personal life.
11:12 High stress from work and impact on health led to decision to quit.
I know there are jobs out there which are rewarding in terms of work life balance. But I'm already working 12 hours at a low paying job, i might as well go through mba and get paid 16x over for the same time period.
Ofcourse, it's always about trade-offs and your priorities. Bas I believe you should never compromise on your non-negotiables.
Thanku Prachi for the insights❤
You're welcome ☺️
Starting ke kuch saal to har job me hi pressure hota hai. In fact IPS officers to Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, etc. pr bhi ghar nahi aa pate.
Election ke time subah 5 baje se raat 10 baje tak kaam.
Lekin personal choice hai .
Thanks Di for making this video. I asked the same question in the last video. I got all my answers from the video. Keep guiding us Di 😊😊
Thank you for the idea!! Realized not a lot of people know the inside truth. 🙈 Happy to see that you were one of the first viewers 😍😍
I worked for 3 years in Deloitte technology consulting. It's was good from exposure and money standpoint but learning is not there. Travel was hell and working out of suitcase
Hopefully you are now happy with your work! :)
Thank u mam saving me from this trap ...i dont need such facilities by making myself a slave...i love ny freedom ❤
Anytime! ❤️ At the end of the day, your happiness is what matters most.
Thank you you saved me from taking the consulting as my career. 😊
Glad I could help you make an informed decision ♥️
Many of my friends wish to join McKinney, BCG, Bain because they offer free lunch ( quality one ). They are not excited for anything else.
Haha, chotti chotti khushiyaan :)))
Lol are you describing my friends😂?
1:33 ma'am when you said that you were lacking proper qualifications for product management what did you mean by that? What qualifications are then required for product management
Hey, for prod man - a CS degree or coding experience helps. Apart from that, you can also do some online certifications or participate in ProdMan case competitions if you really want to go into Product Management. Will try to come up with a detailed video on this - so stay tuned! :))
Interested in PM too
Hi prachi..i m 32 mommy working in govt bank past 7 years but wahi growth nhi mentally,i m studying for cat...what u think will it b possible for me to handle corporate pressure alongwith family responsibilities
Hello, you are doing a difficult work managing both things!! Given your experience, I feel an executive MBA would be better for you. As for jobs, you can always look for options where the work life balance would be better. You might have to compromise a little on the pay, but it would be worth it! All the very best!! ❤️
Minimal living is best, iyd okay to be content in life with sukoon.
Have minimum 2-3 children.
Hi prachi, I have completed by BBA this year and I'm 23 what would you suggest for me to become a mangement consultant is it necessary to do a MBA to enter in any big consulting firm like yours?
It would be easier for you to enter management consulting post doing an MBA from a top tier institute. Otherwise you will have to take a longer route.
Hi Prachi! Is work life balance better in HR roles after MBA from a good college? I’m preparing for CAT2024 and thinking of going for HR. What are your views?
Hi, mostly yes but do talk to people to know more about a company before joining. Rest, you will only know what's good for you once you join. :)
Not necessary. HR roles are getting transformed now and you have to make hard decisions that may be firing, reducing work force, reorg etc
You have given very good information.
Thank you :))
I have been a management consultant myself, and couldn't agree more to all the points you highlighted, though people on internet doesn't really show the other side.
Well while you prioritised WLB, were you able to scout such companies esp. in India?
Fortunately, I was able to secure such a the position. Though I had to accept a slight pay cut, it was an acceptable compromise. You can't have everything, anyway.
One question whats job digital marketing can do i m doing mba from amity and
Second in corporate did you get more leave like more then one month if there is family problem and they cut salary or don't give
Jobs in Digital marketing are increasing and a lot of conglomerates also have similar open positions. Even Amex does.
And as far as leaves are concerned, it's less likely that you'll get an entire month off without any paycut. Even for unpaid leaves, you need to get approvals and it would depend on your responsibilities + your manager. 1-2 weeks is doable in general, but anything more than that would be difficult.
Didi what should an individual choose between IPM IIM Indore and SRCC Eco Hons after the 12th if converted both
Hello, IPM Indore will give you a direct path to MBA but SRCC Economics will keep your options open. So think about your end goal and choose accordingly. Also, SRCC is a good brand + if you feel that when the time comes you will be able to crack CAT and get into IIM ABC - I would personally recommend choosing SRCC given that you don't hate economics!! :P
Thanks for your insights...didi
I think every corporate job has its share of stress and deadlines. You cannot escape if you decide to join. Investment banking is worse with 16 to 17 hours of work.
prachi di theek thak consulting wali companies kaunsi hai? even I am doing some digging of most cos..but not able to get a clearer pic.😅😅 and also prod man and gen man pe kuch batayengi toh thoda help ho jayga di..😅😅 and last but not the least agar 2nd year mein electives choose hi karne hai toh why it's called general mba?? uspe toh hum specialization 2nd year pe choose hi kar le rahe hai..please points pe bataiye🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hello, there are firms which are less rigorous as well, like MasterCard which has a better WLB. But again, it's very subjective to what you want in life. If you like the work, it might be bearable and vice versa. So prioritize and choose wisely! :)
Will surely come up with a video focusing on ProdMan and GenMan as well so that you guys can get a understand your choices better.
To your 3rd point, it is a general MBA but electives help you in understanding a sector better and also - you can mention your courses in your CV - which helps in placements. But there is no guarantee that you can get the electives you want - it's an altogether different process - so can't guarantee a specialization as well.
@@mbawithprachi di so how are the specializations chosen? Can you please explain di pleasseee😅😅😅😅😅😅
Will try to make a video on this, so stay tuned!! :))
@@mbawithprachi thank u di😊😊😊😊😊😊will be helpful alot!!
@@Nabb01 Mostly Bidding Process, you get some points in your account same as everyone, and you have to bid your points on courses. So it`s always a tradeoff between one good subject or two average subjects. And obviously, it depends on your priority.
You are doing a great work, keep making such insightful videos 👍🙏
Thank you so much!! ♥️♥️
Thanks for the insight mam 👏👏👏
You're welcome! ☺️
Hlo di, I have a general ques about campus placement...If someone scored 6/6/7 in 10/12/Grad and if they studying in any one of the top Business school then does that person make into consulting?
Heyy, with weak academic scores - it would be difficult to crack top tier consulting during internship but if you perform really well during your MBA and are in the top 5-10% of the batch, you'll get consulting shortlists :)
@@mbawithprachi Thank you 😊