- Performance Framework/Process is based on Partner opinion of you and not on data. You can achieve all of your goals for the year and still be given a mediocre performance rating with a reason of 'you didn't create any new propositions' for example, even though you were never aware you had this goal in the first place;
- They only value people who bring in revenue - if you are great at your job and always deliver and are valued by your clients and those in your team, this does not matter. The only thing that is valued is revenue;
- Individuals who don't perform across the 'People, Client and Firm' axis are still promoted if they bring in revenue regardless of all their other goals;
- Work-Life balance is terrible. I was 100% allocated to a full-time project and was still asked to do more and more which led me to working late every single day for most of my time at the firm (3.5+ years)
- No positivity - During every management team interaction with the Partner I worked for, we were always told how we needed to do more. There was never any praise for work that was done well. Even when feedback from other partners was great, the partner I worked for would look for fault.
- As you become more senior, you are expected to be a sales person even if this is not your strength (or desire). You are given goals with sales targets when your area of expertise is delivering great work to clients and not selling projects
- Salary is not competitive - You can get more money working in an industry role with less stress
