Her comparison highlights a familiar career trade-off: varied assignments and frequent travel versus deeper business exposure and a more predictable routine.
For Jahnvi Singh, moving from McKinsey to Google changed more than her employer. In an Instagram video reported by Moneycontrol, the IIM Calcutta graduate described how the switch affected her work, travel and time outside the office.
She said consulting offered exposure to different clients and business problems. At Google, working with one business has allowed greater depth, although she acknowledged that some tasks can feel repetitive.
What changed after consulting?
Singh contrasted frequent domestic travel during her consulting career with being based in Gurugram and making occasional international work trips.
The benefits she valued also changed. Hotel stays and client-related hospitality gave way to everyday conveniences such as office transport and cafeteria meals. More significantly, she described having greater room for exercise and weekday plans with friends.
These observations concern her own roles and circumstances. They do not establish working conditions across either company.
What she valued about McKinsey
Singh’s public LinkedIn posts also acknowledge the foundation consulting gave her. Reflecting on approximately three-and-a-half years at McKinsey, she credited the experience with developing structured problem-solving, confidence in handling uncertainty and exposure to major businesses.
In a separate career update, she described joining Google’s strategy and operations team as an opportunity to apply those skills while continuing to learn.
A different way to assess career progress
Her account raises a practical question for professionals considering a move: what would the new role change about an ordinary working week?
Client variety, travel, depth of responsibility and time outside work can pull in different directions. A role that offers more of one may offer less of another.
