Horrible place. - Consultant Booz Allen Hamilton Employee Review

1.0
7 Aug 2014
Recommend
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Pros

No pros. Well, wait a minute. There was one pro. During "orientation" we were told, in no uncertain terms, that we would be expected to put in a minimum of 10-hour days. This is "billable" time, you see. The place is like "the firm" except we're not dealing with lawyers but contract slaves. So the one "pro" is that the place was honest about using people.

Cons

It's a sweat shop. If that's what you want, jump right in! It's actually beyond me why anyone would work for a place like this. Want to throw your life away? Go right ahead. Have fun. Seems to be what much of America has to put up with, sadly. Just know this: there are many, many better places to work. Let me echo Nancy Reagan, otherwise a downer: Just say no.

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Pros

Great benefits and work culture. A lot of great opportunities to network and grow in your career.

Cons

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Pros

Strong mission-focused culture with meaningful work supporting national security missions. Great exposure to diverse projects, talented teammates, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to develop skills across security, intelligence, cyber, and consulting. Benefits and professional development resources are solid.

Cons

The company culture and employee experience have changed significantly in recent years. Earlier years felt more mission-focused and employee-centered, while recent organizational shifts, government spending pressures, and increased emphasis on becoming a technology-focused company have created uncertainty for some employees. Frequent changes in priorities, restructuring, and business decisions can make job stability feel less predictable. Employees may sometimes feel disconnected from leadership, and concerns raised through HR or management channels do not always appear to result in meaningful action or transparency.

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