Is joining McKinsey at 39 years old as associate partner too late in one’s career?
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Strategy Analyst 1
No, nothing is too late. In any case, people who are older tend to be more mature, they can make partners faster depending on performance.
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Kearney 1
Not at all. It's not about how young and early you can make a partner (which many people think is the endgame) but it's really about how successful and sustainable you can be ONCE you become a partner. I have seen that those with industry experience or more experience become a Partner a bit later than career consultants, but have a lot more to offer for the clients, which helps them become a more successful Partner. Good luck
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Boston Consulting Group 1
I personally don’t think it’s ever too late to pursue what you want.
Also, depends on your individual situation and preferences. Late for someone who wants to retire by 35. Not late for someone who wants to retire in late 40s or later.
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Senior Cloud Architect 1
Most AP I work with are mid to late 30s on tech side
EY 1
I know people who joined McKinsey as associates at that age - so no, you are not late at all
Boston Consulting Group 2
Not at all. Lots of people get to AP at that age organically - just means they spent 10 years doing something else pre MBA or they spent some time in industry before consulting.
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I see thanks all very much. And it doesn’t look weird or off or that there is a major diversion career wise I suppose? I guess I want to make sure my prior experience is valued vs looking like I would be starting over.
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I know folks who make AP much sooner if they start right out of the gate, so feels like I can be 10 years behind, but I guess industry experience counts as a plus, not time wasted!
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No, nothing is too late. In any case, people who are older tend to be more mature, they can make partners faster depending on performance.
Not at all. It's not about how young and early you can make a partner (which many people think is the endgame) but it's really about how successful and sustainable you can be ONCE you become a partner. I have seen that those with industry experience or more experience become a Partner a bit later than career consultants, but have a lot more to offer for the clients, which helps them become a more successful Partner. Good luck
I personally don’t think it’s ever too late to pursue what you want. Also, depends on your individual situation and preferences. Late for someone who wants to retire by 35. Not late for someone who wants to retire in late 40s or later.
Most AP I work with are mid to late 30s on tech side
I know people who joined McKinsey as associates at that age - so no, you are not late at all
Not at all. Lots of people get to AP at that age organically - just means they spent 10 years doing something else pre MBA or they spent some time in industry before consulting.
I see thanks all very much. And it doesn’t look weird or off or that there is a major diversion career wise I suppose? I guess I want to make sure my prior experience is valued vs looking like I would be starting over.
I know folks who make AP much sooner if they start right out of the gate, so feels like I can be 10 years behind, but I guess industry experience counts as a plus, not time wasted!
No.