Best consulting firm to maximize comp and WLB? Alvarez or Alix? MBB has bad WLB…

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One does not maximize comp and WLB in consulting

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Typically one maximizes one over the other. Highest paying jobs are lower on WLB, lower paying jobs have higher WLB.

Up to you to figure out whats optimal to you

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MBB WLB isn’t any worse than other firms. At least we get paid a lot though

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Don’t they all have bad WLB?

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I have had very good comp (mbb+10%) with very manageable wlb at Alix. Avg of 50hours a week, minimal weekend work and zero work during PTOs. This is for PI practice in NA.

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PE, Auto & TMT are known for not so great WLB.

RHL is known for it's good culture and reasonable hours

What group in A&M?

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Ha!

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In my opinion S&. I work 40 a week 210 TC 2
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What group are you in that you only work 40 hours

Sounds like you’re in the wrong industry mate

Alix will maximize comp and minimize WLB. There's no gray area.

I’m at Alix after a long stint at EYP and my WLB here has been far better than it was there (as has my comp…)

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Is A&M better than Alix or vice versa? For ops

No

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Depends on your definition of WLB.

Alix Digital has great WLB and Comp

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