Stop hiring MBA grads|Worst culture to ever work in - Business Operations Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

1.0
Dec 20, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Since you work on multiple projects, u learn good task management

Cons

Worst culture ever, nobody cares about the hard work you put in.Was managing 15 projects but still all they wanted was to be more involved in idiotic firm level initiatives,Only and only those who linger around the manager get promoted.The review system is bad and does not allow you to get promoted even if you are a high performer but do not fall under the minimum duration criteria(min 2-2.5 years) Worst work life balance ever, expectation is that u sit in office till late (post 10 pm), if u want to get noticed

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Cons

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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale projects and enterprise clients - Opportunity to work on modern technologies and data platforms - Strong technical talent within teams

Cons

- Leadership and management practices are heavily influenced by offshore working styles, which can create misalignment with local work expectations in the U.S. - Work-life balance can be difficult, with expectations around extended hours and frequent overlap with offshore teams - Limited flexibility around boundaries outside standard working hours - High workload and pressure can make long-term sustainability challenging for some employees - Team inclusivity and engagement can sometimes feel uneven, with opportunities for more balanced collaboration across all team members - Retention challenges observed among employees not aligned with the prevailing work style

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