Pros
Great colleagues. Project teams are generally collaborative, and most people at the firm are friendly and easy to talk to in terms of networking. Admin team support is really helpful and is super super important in terms of your journey at the firm. I will say, admin team support varies by team. I've had great experiences with my admin team, but I know other who've had less consistent support.
Cons
DOGE cuts have impacted a large portion of the firm, with little to no warning. Upper management communication is severely lacking - many were laid off abruptly, and those of us remaining who are partially billable feel like we’re just waiting for an HR calendar invite any moment. There’s no real sense of stability anymore. Contract renewals are delayed, leaving teams in a state of uncertainty and opportunities to find new projects internally are slim. Things just seem depressing around here now. Compensation is below market compared to other consulting firms, and promises of promotions or raises feel more like gaslighting, especially when it's clear the budget doesn’t support them.