Pros
If you are billable to a client, you have job security Some managers treat direct reports with respect On paper it all looks good High consultant utilization rate Well respected company brand in niche markets
Cons
Poor financial decisions leading to greater job instability and low stock value Consulting services funds Behavioral Analytics start up venture that will eventually be sold off while consulting dies a slow death Executives are required to invest % of salary into company shares and will benefit by company sale. At the same time, company has reduced benefits and salaries for employees to prop up the balance sheet College grads from with zero real work experience are hired into Behavioral Analytics at high salaries and perform as academics when high quality repeatable end results need to be delivered Several rounds of layoffs that affect consulting mostly, where the billable revenue comes from Promotions are political and not based on performance Poor benefits compared to competitors - No 401k funding from company Salary increases are given in shares of company stock
