Pros
Fun and collegial atmosphere within the junior consultant ranks Above average starting compensation (but compensation quickly becomes below average after a few years) Travel opportunities readily available if desired
Cons
Very poor exit opportunities to other jobs Poor communication and dialogue with senior management Professional development not really considered in staffing decisions, i.e. staffing is more to fill holes than allowing people to pursue opportunities of interest Work-life balance has become an issue Many senior managers and partners have poor management skills Most projects are consulting for back office - few projects consult for front-office. As a result, most work is done with risk, IT, and accounting, which are not well aligned with what most consultants thought they signed up for.