Disappointing Experience, A Facade - Senior Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

2.0
21 July 2017
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Pros

There are a handful of little perks that come with the job: monthly chance to win free tickets to major events, liberal telework policy, city appeal (for those who like that).

Cons

Booz Allen completely lacks any opportunities that are meaningful, challenging, or innovative. A large percentage of the work is staff augmentation, which is miserable. Almost all of their projects are things that the client is too lazy to do themselves. There is no actually need for Booz Allen, they exist and thrive out of the mere convenience of their clients and nothing more. Also, Booz Allen is extraordinarily cheap.

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Cons

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