Okay Company, But Don’t Get Sick! - Senior Consultant Guidehouse Employee Review

3.0
18 Oct 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO and Sick Time Rumors of Bonuses Most people are really nice Salary ranges are all over the board and overlap a lot - so aim high!!!

Cons

It’s all about the $$$, baby! You must keep moving up - or you will be moved out! Make sure to keep your utilization up - no matter what! They will hold it against you - even if it’s not your fault (like taking time off for a death in the family, being sick, or dealing with other emergencies.) If you ask for disability accommodations, be prepared to work twice as hard. When your project ends - it’s up to you to find a new project - so plan ahead - and watch that utilization! You will be encouraged/required to participate in several extracurricular activities on behalf of the company - these will be completed after your billable hours and do not count towards utilization - so after your 40 hours. You will also have to work on proposals - at the last minute - and after your 40 hours.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

I work directly with excellent people. My immediate colleagues are collaborative, capable, and committed to doing high-quality work for clients.

Cons

The biggest challenges tend to come from the corporate side of the organization. Corporate processes and communication can sometimes feel disconnected from the needs of project teams, which creates unnecessary friction. In addition, benefits that were once stronger, including 401(k) matching and medical coverage, have been significantly reduced. A recent example is the increased emphasis on “utilization rates” in merit increases. While utilization is understandable in a consulting environment, tying it too heavily to merit can effectively penalize employees for using earned vacation time and can make PTO feel less like a real benefit.

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