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Boston Consulting Group

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Quality output and good opportunities with some political issues - Manager Boston Consulting Group Employee Review

4.0
Dec 26, 2008
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Pros

High level of competence in staff and good quality output. Good job opportunities after, although alumni network is not strong overseas. Flexibility in time off was good - no specific hours as work had to be done at high quality, but if you didn't need to be in the office, then you didn't come in as there would invariably be a project you'd work insane hours on (so take leave when you can get it).

Cons

Hours, politics... depending on your office, there are some poorer quality principals/directors who the company isn't willing to get rid of. Offices are also getting more homogenous than they were re: types of people they employ.

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5.0
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Pros

Intelligent environment and interesting work

Cons

Pressure of excellence; coming early and staying late despite co-ops being discouraged to redeem overtime pay

2.0
May 14, 2026
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Pros

BCG has top tier benefits, really smart colleagues, good in-office perks, and has a great company reputation. This was a huge part of my experience and has made me go back forth about my decision to leave.

Cons

This is speaking as someone who is not on the consulting side. On my particular team, office politics were very strong with little to no opportunities for people outside of the inner circle to assimilate. More broadly, I feel like the salary trajectory was a little slow, there is a lack of location mobility and and promotions can be hard to come by. Even so, I have personally seen exceptions be made for certain people. More broadly, being located in North America can be difficult since new roles are being open in other regions which is making internal mobility next to impossible. If you have any dissatisfaction with your current team, title, or level - there's a real possibility that you will have to wait multiple years before being able to make meaningful shifts towards your long term career goals.

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