Although the pay might be lower than one may receive at bigger competitors, Protiviti generally offers a better work-life balance in return.
Cons
It is more difficult, than advertised, to move to different teams within the firm. Additionally, you can get stuck on projects that aren't necessarily beneficial to your career.
Protiviti Response
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We’re glad to hear that our commitment to work-life balance is a valued aspect of your experience! We understand that career mobility and project alignment are important for growth and job satisfaction. While we aim to provide opportunities for internal movement, we recognize that improvements can be made to ensure smoother transitions. Your feedback is truly valuable, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective!
1) Chicago office has a good culture, overall. It’s not perfect but most of the people are great.
2) Work-life balance score has been solid (about 5+ years of insights here)
3) Although it was not great this year, Incentive compensation has overall been pretty good over the course of 5+ years. Much better than big 4 in my experience.
Cons
1) Since 2023, the culture hasn’t been great for a variety of reasons (mainly due to sluggish performance and growing too fast)
2) It feels more like a temporary staffing agency versus a consulting firm for a lot of the time.
3) There has been an awkward push for a return to the office and more business development focus that is in stark contrast to what most Protiviti people value.
4) Most people I talk to say they are not motivated by most of the MDs they interact with (this is significant in my opinion).