Typical Strategy Consulting Firm - Great Learning Experience - Not So Great Personalities & Lifestyle - Senior Associate Oliver Wyman Employee Review

2.0
Jan 20, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Terrific learning experience for new college grads. Some very interesting work. Better than average compensation. Positions you well for other career paths. Opportunity to find some great mentors.

Cons

Work-life balance can suck. Partner (and Partner-track) personalities can suck (arrogance, disingenuousness, and lack of empathy, were common). Limited cross-industry collaboration since partners much more focused on hitting their own numbers. Significant risk of being stuck in Winston-Salem, NC, or an airplane hangar for years at a time (lost youth?).

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Cons

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Pros

Smart people, good colleagues can be found

Cons

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