Great place to work for certain types of people. Average place for others.
Pros
West Monroe has some of the brightest and more experienced people in the industry. There are a lot of great reasons to work there, and I think certain personality types will fit in well and go far here. It is a very "work hard, play hard" place - you will put in long hours but there are several social events, clubs, etc. It is a very collegiate atmosphere, while feeling very corporate at the same time. The benefits are fine and the PTO is pretty generous, especially for those just starting out. They also are good about letting you take pretty much whatever time off you want, provided your client engagements have no issues. The profit sharing can be a good incentive, provided the payout for the year is high enough. In general management is accessible and eager to mentor, if you are the type to seek it out. Young, friendly environment. The people I saw do well there are type A personalities, go-getters that don't mind putting in long hours and don't mind some inflexibility. If you are really "bought in" to what West Monroe is all about, you will like working here.
Cons
I felt that West Monroe was pretty inflexible for a consulting firm. I understand their model means that consultants should be investing in internal projects, but everyone is either in the office or at their client every day, for long days. It can feel as though you are getting odd looks if you get up and leave your desk at 5:04 pm. There is little flexibility in working from home or working on a flexible schedule. Some managers can be micro-managers, while others are very hands off. It is not always consistent. If you are a person that values more of your free time, you will not be regarded as highly as those who participate in every social event. There is a very "old school" vibe, where management expects you to put in your time before being considered for a promotion or any special arrangements. There is also a very obvious "pecking order" with an inner circle of leadership, their cronies, and people who want to be just like them. I saw many people come and go where it seemed like they were pushed out or expectations were not properly set from the beginning. It seems like it would be hard for a new employee to "break in" to the circle that is really controlling the strategy and vision of the company, regardless of their level or years of experience - though I know this is not how West Monroe intends to be.