Boston Consulting Group reviews

Although BCG prides itself on a strong work-life balance, this is hardly the case. 70+ hour weeks are the norm, so on a per-hour basis, we are definitely under-compensated compared to our peers in investment banking. Also, in the San Francisco office, there appears to be a lack of strategy-oriented work. Most of the work has recently been operational and process-oriented for non-Fortune 100 companies. Also, there is very poor communication from upper-management regarding staffing, promotion decisions, bonuses, the business pipeline, etc. This has led to a toxic office culture characterized by rather unhappy employees (especially at the more junior levels).

Micromanagement; Managers that have no experience for that role. They use you to make themselves look good; requiring everyone to be onsite for meetings, even when you are remote, because they have to show numbers. Hanging out for team events are required, or you get questions about being supportive of the BCG team, whatever; it's a cult. Most of the people are there for the benefits; they have a very sick spouse and/or they get pregnant, once they have the baby and/or babies, they leave the company. Most people are out on leave, due high levels of stress!