Get in, get experience, get out - Principal Consultant Mercer Employee Review

2.0
May 14, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people, dedication to clients, lots of attention paid to young professionals who demonstrate discipline and hustle

Cons

Top heavy management, risk-averse culture that inhibits innovation, people management by fear vs. inspiration

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5.0
Jan 11, 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
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Pros

The leadership, communication, early career growth, and environment is very positive.

Cons

None, it was a great company to be at.

2.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote flexibility, which is nice.

Cons

You will not get a raise and if you do, it'll be 1%. Managers will not help you with escalating issues, you're on your own. It'll be blamed on you. You'll work so much overtime you won't have a social life.

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