“Welcome to BCG, it is great to have you on board! And by the way, do you play soccer?” Since that moment, the BCG Oslo soccer team has been an important part of my life here. When we put on our shirts and take to the pitch we are all equally important, whether we have worked here for ten days or ten years. This creates an atmosphere where great colleagues at all levels also become very good friends.

The memorable moments are many, but nothing compares to the ecstatic atmosphere in the office before the European Championship. I remember how the excitement and energy in the voices of my fellow BCGers when they told stories of former triumphs in the BCG Challenge Cup truly amazed me—I had to experience this for myself, and I was not at all disappointed. It was like everyone lived out a distant childhood dream of playing in the World Cup, and when we finally lifted the trophy in Zurich, it was not as consultants, but as soccer stars. These are moments which, from my point of view, complement the already unique working experience and make BCG Oslo a truly special place to work.