Boston Consulting Group reviews

Long hours and long days

Working hours can be extremely long, at times reaching 15–16 hours a day, which makes burnout a real risk. The biannual evaluation cycle and up-or-out culture create sustained pressure and a constant sense of performance scrutiny. Maintaining a consistent personal routine (e.g., gym, hobbies, or weekday personal time) is difficult, and work-life balance is limited during the week. Weekends are generally calmer, which helps with recovery. While people are kind and collaborative, the project-based staffing model means there is no stable team environment. Each new project often feels like starting in a new workplace with different expectations, dynamics, and stakeholders, which can be mentally taxing compared to a traditional corporate setup.