Pros
- Fantastic network of peers and alumni; there's really no better place for that! - Projects typically are C-suite focused; it's always interesting to step back and realize that you, as someone in your late 20s, is interacting with VPs of Fortune 500 companies - Incredible support for taking time off when needed; benefits are unparalleled
Cons
- Even though BCG is lauded for work-life balance, don't expect to have much stability. There will always be a need for last-minute fire drills, so unless you have the excuse of a family + two kids, setting some boundaries is a challenge. - Feedback can be overwhelming; it comes quickly and frequently, and it's not always projected that you're doing great work when so much effort is focused on your areas for development. - Be careful about office selection. While the recruiting messages suggest that you'll be able to work on any sort of casework, most often you'll be defaulted to the work that is being sourced from that specific office. This is especially prevalent for smaller offices with a more rigid staffing structure. - The firm is growing, and during onboarding periods, many senior consultants are bypassed for project work in favor of a lower-cost consultant. The ability to get staffed declines substantially during these periods.