Mckinsey Knowledge Center

Our office is at D 161 in Sector 56, which is part of Sushant Lok 2 in Gurgaon. This area has grown a lot lately, but our little corner remains pretty much the same. It’s a decent-sized space, but it’s packed with desks and bookshelves. We have a lot of reference materials that we use daily. The Mckinsey Knowledge Center here is basically a library that’s also an office. We spend a lot of time reading and checking facts. It’s quiet work, for the most part. The air inside is always a bit cool because we keep the AC running to protect the electronics. Sometimes it gets too cold and we have to put on sweaters, even when it’s boiling outside. We have a small balcony where a few of us keep some potted plants, though they don't always thrive in the Gurgaon heat. The view isn't much, just other buildings and the tops of some trees, but it’s nice to look at something other than a monitor for a few minutes. We don't follow a strict corporate dress code or have formal morning meetings. We just start working when we arrive. Sector 56 has a good market nearby where we go for coffee or to run errands after we finish for the day. It’s a practical location for us, and the commute isn't too terrible compared to other parts of the city. We just stay focused on the tasks.