Pros
Large, full service firm with the ability to work on large projects, for well-known clients, and to connect with colleagues throughout the country. For most projects, I was not required to travel. Creative and interesting project opportunities, if you can be staffed on them.
Kontras
Low pay compared to the market. You can definitely make more money at other large consulting firms. You will be asked to work very hard, for very little reward other than the satisfaction of having your clients by happy. The past 4 years the bonus payout has been minuscule rather than commensurate with the sweat and (literal) tears I put into the work. They dont know the meaning of the words “balance” or “personal life”, and instead will ask you to work harder, faster, and longer so that the higher ups can make more money. The company’s culture (which is lackluster), opportunities for development (which are scant), and rewards/perks/benefits (subpar) are not enough to make up for the a) under-market salary, b) poor rewards system, and b) blatant disregard for the wellbeing of their employees. You and your supervisors have no power to change any of this, by the way. You’re a cog in the wheel. Expendable. Enter at your own risk.