Stuck in the 80's version of technology consulting - Manager (M2) Pariveda Employee Review

3.0
Aug 31, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Good salaries, they pay well. Good benefits program too. Mostly very nice people, although they tend to the techy-nerd side. They do some good work, especially .Net and Microsoft solutions work. Very MS focused company, trying to get even deeper into MS relationships.

Cons

Will work you to death - mandatory 50 hours weeks, plus 1-2 nights per week of company functions. Lots of long hours, no OT pay. Like a gerbil on a treadmill. Lots of religious overtones, not a place for socializing, more of a work hard and pray model. Hiring tons of college grads, working them hard then replacing them in 2-3 years with fresh grads. Up or out, hierarchical consulting model invented by Andersen. Only room for a few at the top, but plenty of young fresh talent at the bottom.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Clearly defined promotional paths and opportunities - Supportive leadership with strong mentorship - Engaging work that pushes you to learn new skills and technologies

Cons

No significant cons in my experience so far

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Incredible peer group. It’s like the kids from all your honors programs in one place. Yet at Pariveda they’re all cool, interesting, and collaborative. The environment is set up so people are not in competition with each other. You earn promotion on your merits and a transparent framework. If you dedicate yourself, there is no place where you can grow faster than at Pariveda.

Cons

The personal demands can be high. It’s not a “60 hours a week” high. More like: intensely focusing on personal growth, always seeking to learn, helping others grow is an intense mindset. Plus, you look around and the baseline bar is really high Pariveda is in a state of change. That change is bringing some chaos and morale issues.

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