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      AWFUL . DISORGANIZED. 0 WORK LIFE BALANCE. PREPARE TO DO 0 THINKING AND MAKE SLIDE DECKS ALL DAY. - Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

      1.0
      Nov 21, 2019
      Associate consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Absolutely none. Even the snacks are terrible.

      Cons

      ZS Associates is a big consulting firm with lofty reviews on Glassdoor. People have long tenures here, but in the last two months it surely has been an awful place to work and I cannot wait to quit. At a high level, the company prides itself on diversity and acceptance but hypocritically breeds managers who lead by fear and intimidation. Those who are successful epitomize a squadron of secret police; if you fall out of line, others who yearn to be recognized by their superiors latch their eyes onto your every movement and report back. These are our lovely “PD (professional development) Coaches” - makeshift managers who coordinate performance reviews and inject themselves into your life.

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      5.0
      May 22, 2026
      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

      Cons

      Nothing comes to mind apart from occasional long hours

      2.0
      Apr 30, 2026
      Lead software engineer - application development
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Exposure to large-scale projects and enterprise clients - Opportunity to work on modern technologies and data platforms - Strong technical talent within teams

      Cons

      - Leadership and management practices are heavily influenced by offshore working styles, which can create misalignment with local work expectations in the U.S. - Work-life balance can be difficult, with expectations around extended hours and frequent overlap with offshore teams - Limited flexibility around boundaries outside standard working hours - High workload and pressure can make long-term sustainability challenging for some employees - Team inclusivity and engagement can sometimes feel uneven, with opportunities for more balanced collaboration across all team members - Retention challenges observed among employees not aligned with the prevailing work style

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