Still waiting for the other shoe to drop... this place ROCKS - Decision Analytics Associate (DAA) ZS Associates Employee Review

5.0
7 Oct 2021
Recommend
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Pros

It is a consulting firm with great pay that offers a level of benefits I've only ever seen at nonprofits. Everyone I've met has been fantastic. My coworkers are wicked smart, which keeps me on my toes and doing my best to perform better. Additionally, they treat you like adults. You take the time off you need when you need it. With the hybrid model of working 3 days in the office, 2 at home, no one is hovering over you to make sure you are strictly adhering to it. We come in because it's a good change of pace to work alongside people and network. If one of us has to work from home all week for some reason, you just let your team know and that's the end of it.

Cons

Starting off it can take a while to get staffed. Sometimes you may work with teams across different time zones, which will make your hours a little spread out -- but they never expect you to work beyond the 40-50 hours/week window and you can get promoted even while sticking to this work schedule. From an organizational standpoint, it can be tough to figure out how everything works. The whole firm is flat as a pancake, so when they say "talk to your manager" that basically means talk to whoever is running point on the project(s) you are working on. As someone who didn't come from a consulting background, that took some getting used to.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
23 June 2026
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Pros

Strong culture and collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues. Admins are trusted partners and get exposure to senior leadership, which provides great learning opportunities. Compensation and benefits are competitive compared to similar roles.

Cons

Workload can be high, with admins often supporting multiple stakeholders while also providing backup coverage. Expectations can vary widely depending on the team, which can create inconsistency and pressure. Career growth paths are less structured and require a lot of self-direction. Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially across time zones.

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