4.0
Aug 30, 2009
Recommend
Business Outlook
Pros
- Good environment to learn: your colleagues and superiors will take the time to discuss and teach the basics of the business you are analyzing - Fats paced, challenging environment: assignments are changed every 2-4 months, and they are often in an industry / function you have never studied before. So, if you want to leanr a lot very quickly this is a good place to be
Cons
- Very poor work/life balance: this is the biggest gripe with consulting: 70-hour weeks are considered acceptable and weekends in the office are not rare, and people will only start to worry after your team is past the 90-hour barrier. So, if having an active social life or doing many things besides working are a priority you'd better not come into consulting.
