Pros
I have met some good consultants and whilst it does almost have the feeling that you're all in the trenches together, some of the consultants (who were there when I was) definitely made it more bearable.
Cons
Could write a Charles Dickens novel in this section but I won't - I'll write enough to hope you make the right decision. Directors - Not got a clue, no respect for you and will probably only know your name once you've made them money, they've tried to takeaway money from you (commission owed that yes - they will contest) or if in the height of winter you put the heating on (I have never seen an office wearing coats/jackets inside - its 2017, get a grip.. ) Management - They will know your name but still doesn't mean they have a clue. Lack of disrespect at times is unbelievable, some of the things I have heard said to consultants you wouldn't expect to hear in Bullingdon prison.. There is a reason that the number of consultants is now less than it was 2 years ago - don't believe the number of employees on Linkedin - I'll leave it as "False" not Fraudulent. Holidays - You will have to beg, borrow .. you get the idea. Training - In no way special - doesn't continue after you leave the classroom.. look at the careers some people have gone on to have in recruitment that were deamed surplus to requirements due to not being up to scratch. "Have you got a minute" - Secret meetings about pretty much anything ranging from; why you were a minute late (despite the fact you were in the office until 8pm and have also been on the phone whilst on the train into work.. ), what reason will be given for someone leaving (drug problems and alcoholic are some of my personal favourites) or even why are you still eating a sandwich at 1:31 despite working through your lunch - save it for 5:30.