Overall, a good springboard and foundation for a great career - but comes at a cost!
Pros
- Great reputation in the industry - Access to diversity of expertise, global projects - Ability to take on big chunks of responsibility and be client-facing quite early on
Cons
- Pay is below market rate, especially for PhDs. Adding fuel to the fire, the progression / promotion (which by the way, are super opaque) timelines have stretched even further since the merger - Support in terms of HR, IT, immigration leaves a lot to be desired - Work life balance can be quite challenging, especially if you like what you do - If one isn't careful, one can get stuck in the same type of projects without a clear definition of what's good for one's own personal development - I guess this is the case with a lot of consulting roles - your manager who advocates for your career advancement is separate from resource manager who has a strong say in what projects you are on, is separate from the day-to-day Principal or lead on your project. This leave a huge gap in terms of mentorship and growth if not managed properly, It sometimes feels as if you're just on a mere execution role, wondering why you need a college degree to do this. - It's a shame, but as a result of all of this, employee engagement and the overall morale has dipped a lot. Burnout is a huge problem, not surprisingly.
