All decision making power lies with MDs, who are prone to favoritism. Managers don’t have a say in promotions, so you need a lot of self advocacy since there is nobody else advocating for you
There is a constant pressure to work harder, with unclear expectations for what is needed for promotions, growth, and compensation raises/bonuses. Consultants work long hours, and several are consistently burnt out and unhappy
Promotions are very infrequent, raises are meagre, and bonuses for RA and Associates are disappointing at best.