Pros
- Flexible with working hours - Projects are usually interesting - Your career is in your own hands; the up side is that if you want to take on more senior roles you will be able to get a shot at it if you ask. - Pay is adequate, and profit-sharing bonuses were pretty regular - Generally very smart people, and you get to interact with people from a lot of different disciplines
Kontras
- It's a consultancy, so you have to justify every bit of time you spend on anything - Its a consultancy, so quick & dirty almost always beats properly thought through - It's a consultancy, so you're only as good as your last project - Your career is in your own hands; the down side is that the company won't do *anything* for your career unless you specifically campaign for it. - If you find yourself in a senior position don't expect any support or guidance unless you seek it out. - Work is either overwhelming or non-existent, so frequent layoffs