Skilled colleagues, but low pay and poor balance - Consulting Associate Charles River Associates Employee Review

Users say... "Great people and exposure to high profile experts and cases." "intellectually compelling and smart colleagues" "Good benefits" "Good pay and annual bonus" "Very welcoming, friendly work environment with stimulating work that merges academic principles with a professional setting." 

Users say... "Long hours occasionally but this is consulting" "poor work life balance, not particularly rewarding work, but it can be interesting nonetheless" "The major con at CRA is the unpredictable and long hours." "Nothing much unless you end up with a bad manager." "(1) Lack of formal training, (2) Rigid work hours (9 to 6, not counting overtime), (3) Unprofessional management (significant decisions made based on personal conflicts, grudges, etc.), (4) Low salary for high cost"