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Found 9,382 of over 9K reviews
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Pros
"Great work life balance & culture" (in 118 reviews)
"Learn a lot with senior managers" (in 107 reviews)
Cons
"Lifestyle - lots of travel away from home" (in 178 reviews)
"poor work/life balance; constant pressure to keep up with up or out policy" (in 78 reviews)
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Reviews about "poor work life"
Return to all Reviews- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Accelerated growth in professional career
Cons
Very poor work life balance
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Decent work with good bonus
31 May 2021 - Analytics Specialist in Gurgaon, HaryanaRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Diverse team, Good work culture, bonus and work from home options
Cons
marginal increase in base compensation, poor work-life balance
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Good place to learn and explore
Cons
No/poor work life balance, long work hours
- Current Employee★★★★★
Great place to work if you can manage the workload
10 Aug 2020 - Anonymous EmployeeRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great set of people, smart, caring Brilliant content - keeps you motivated
Cons
Poor work life balance, long hours
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Fantastic place to start your career
5 Mar 2015 - Engagement Manager in New DelhiRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
+ Unparalleled learning opportunities + Exposure to top management in leading global companies + Terrific peer group + Outstanding culture - meritocratic, developmental, impact driven + Mobility opportunities + Great pay and benefits
Cons
+ Poor work life balance - You'll easily be working 70-80 hrs a week (India specific, differs a bit around the world. Korea/Japan are worse; Europe is better) + Huge amount of (unwanted) travel - particularly for people with a more stable personal life. Monday 5.30 am flights become a nightmare
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Lots of room to build your problem solving muscle, industry and functional expertise. Plus, the opportunity to work with some of the best minds in the country!
Cons
Poor work-life balance due to travel consulting model.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Great exposure to different situations. Strong development of communication and people management skills.
Cons
Poor work life balance and a lot of travel.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
+ Often thrown into deep end of the pool + Trusted with senior clients early on
Cons
- Poor work life balance, unless you choose the "right" study
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Excellent place to start your career
27 May 2019 - Anonymous Employee in ChennaiRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The pay, benefits and the McKinsey brand name which has helped me survive
Cons
Long working hours and poor work life balance
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Poor work life balance at junior levels
25 Jul 2019 - Senior Associate in MumbaiRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Good brand. Cv building. Easy to get next job.
Cons
Poor work life balance. Affects health.
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