Tough WLB but smart colleagues - Associate Oliver Wyman Employee Review

4.0
Nov 5, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Very smart colleagues Competitive pay (slightly below MBB) Good learning opportunities

Cons

Very tough WLB and long hours (best weeks around 60 hours, average 70) Benefits much worse than industry standard Declining firm culture due to budget cuts and extended hours

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Great environment and an excellent team.

Cons

Long working hours and limited work-life balance.

2.0
Jul 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people, good colleagues can be found

Cons

Work life balance is terrible, lack of control over staffing/project choices as a junior consultant (due to being oversold and understaffed), behind in AI capabilities

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