Pros
-Numbers focused instead of PMR helps with the hours -People are generally nice, collaborative, and fun to talk to -Most managers don't expect you to be available 100% of the time -Lots of opportunity for visibility with more senior members and clients -As of recently, the compensation has become VERY competitive with top tier firms despite being niche
Cons
-Projects get old and repetitive -Don't have good ways to get around poor data visibility -Some managers have no respect for work-life balance -Some consultants/managers don't know how to prioritize need-to-haves with nice-to-haves on a project -Lots of running around to produce things you won't ever use -Lack of diversity, but it's consulting in Boston, that's expected. As a person of color, I'm just glad to be in an environment with awareness and sensitivity. It's not much better elsewhere in the industry.