Pros
Surrounded by a lot of talented coworkers Accessiblity of industry and business data and knowledge Travel (if you like it) Ability to experience a wide array of clients, which gives you some insight into how differently businesses in the same industries can operate Looks great on a resume 25 paid days off, if you can squeeze them in
Cons
Pay is not competitive when compared to private industry positions and most consulting firms Perception of performance is more important than actual performance for compensation purposes Senior Management touts the 'work-life balance' but also expects 10+ hour days Bonuses (if offered) and raises vary greatly between years and between peers, and are very subjectively based 'Revolving Door' policy which offers college hires salaries that are competitive with employees who have been with the company for two years, providing an incentive for college recruits to accept a position as well as an incentive for current employees to leave Office politics require a lot of 'face time' with multiple Partners which can be difficult if staffed on out-of-town or long-term clients.