Pros
Interesting work with challenges problems - I’m constantly learning and that is apart of the expectation of an associate. Every week is not the same for me depending on the project(s) I am on; this means heavier weeks but it’s also nice when I have lighter weeks. One of my favorite parts about being a ZSer is the people I am surrounded by - the group of associates I started with in the Princeton office are my friends today; although we are all working remotely, it is nice to have those connections and friends to eat lunch with virtually. I also enjoy working closely with my managers and leaders - this is truly a collaborate place where everyone has a voice and is apart of the projects.
Cons
Work-life balance is horrible (as with a majority of the consulting industry). It’s bad at ZS because of fractional staffing - you can be on two projects that are demanding and never see your bed. Employee benefits/recognition is low here - we have decent medical and dental insurance but not much else from the HR/people side.