Stuck in the 80's version of technology consulting - Manager (M2) Pariveda Employee Review

3.0
Aug 31, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Good salaries, they pay well. Good benefits program too. Mostly very nice people, although they tend to the techy-nerd side. They do some good work, especially .Net and Microsoft solutions work. Very MS focused company, trying to get even deeper into MS relationships.

Cons

Will work you to death - mandatory 50 hours weeks, plus 1-2 nights per week of company functions. Lots of long hours, no OT pay. Like a gerbil on a treadmill. Lots of religious overtones, not a place for socializing, more of a work hard and pray model. Hiring tons of college grads, working them hard then replacing them in 2-3 years with fresh grads. Up or out, hierarchical consulting model invented by Andersen. Only room for a few at the top, but plenty of young fresh talent at the bottom.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

Strong launchpad for early career consultants. Great exposure to varied clients, tech stacks, and industries within your first couple of years. Smart, driven colleagues and a structured mentorship model that genuinely invests in your growth. Clear promotion path with well-defined expectations at each level. If you're motivated and self-directed, you can grow faster here than at most places.

Cons

You work for it. Hours can run long depending on the project, and utilization expectations are real. A lot of your trajectory depends on the project you get staffed to and how well you advocate for yourself. Not the place if you want a predictable 40 hour week or a hands-off environment. Burnout is a risk if you don't set your own boundaries early.

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