Used to be a good company. Now just another underdog consulting company trying to play and survive in the big league. - Associate Consultant UST Employee Review

4.0
Jan 9, 2014
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Pros

Has a good number of fortune 500 clients. Have many good and fun loving people all around - both at onshore and offshore. Depending on the client and your luck you can participate in some of the fun activities happening within the company. Same is applicable to getting into good projects with good learning opportunities. Though going downhill, it still has some values and cultures (atleast it pretends so). Approachability to managers any level above you (though end results are questionable). If you are willing to take more responsibilities you will get it and if you are really smart you will most likely get most of the credit out of it. Being able to do a good job with good communication along with good measurable KRA settings is important.

Cons

Employee resource allocation is really bad - if not really careful the possibility of getting pushed into a bad project is very high and at the time of appraisal the favor we did will get ignored very easily. No or minimal salary appraisals - and we can come across all sort of funny reasons (and may also hear about some mysterious normalization which no one knows if and when it happens). So whoever is considering this company better do a good at salary negotiation before accepting any offer. The company has surprisingly high number of dumb or bad managers – especially in the middle management level. A majority of project management mostly confines to task tracking and not much real planning - so project success almost fully depends on the technical team. The company being just another underdog consulting company trying to play and survive in the big league most new projects seems to be under-quoted in terms of time and/or billing amount - and the entire teams bear the brunt of it. And partly this is the reason for a sub standard compensation for most of the employees.

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture, values and opportunities. Leaders live the values.

Cons

Hope the culture doesn't dilute as the company grows more.

5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Professionalism at work – In many workplaces, people respect your role and time regardless of your background. Direct communication – Managers and coworkers are generally straightforward, making expectations clearer. Less workplace hierarchy – It's often acceptable to share ideas, question decisions respectfully, and speak with senior leaders. Diverse coworkers – You'll work with people from many countries and cultures, broadening your perspective. Learning culture – Employers often encourage continuous learning and adapting to new technologies and skills. Innovation mindset – People are generally open to new ideas and experimentation. Respect for personal choices – Your lifestyle, hobbies, and personal decisions are usually considered your own business. Workplace inclusivity – Most organizations strive to create respectful environments regardless of nationality, gender, or background. Cleaner systems and processes – Rules, documentation, and workflows are often more standardized. Exposure to global standards – The experience you gain is recognized and valued internationally.

Cons

Work can be demanding, especially in fast-paced industries like IT Visa dependence can add stress if you're not a permanent resident or citizen.

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