Consulting practice, Charles River Associates - Senior Associate Charles River Associates Employee Review

Users say... "Great people and exposure to high profile experts and cases." "intellectually compelling and smart colleagues" "They have really great benefits" "good work life balance" "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" "The major con at CRA is the unpredictable and long hours." "(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" "Nothing much unless you end up with a bad manager." "Formal training doesn't really match that of its peers"