Hi Folks,
I am considering an 1 year OTC role( contract )in
Boston Consulting Group and would like to understand the pros and cons to make a better decision.

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A lot of ppl may say that it's fantastic cos of the money and brand name but keep in mind, u will be at the absolute mercy of case leadership.

Cons
There would be absolutely zero job security, They can roll u off the case anytime, meaning u r jobless unless u have some other case ready to join, which is extremely unlikely in current situation.
The chances of becoming fulltime at BCG are very very rare for a OTC, also u may struggle a lot to gel and deliver.

Pros
The pay may be higher to make it attractive for ppl to become otc.


OTC is a losing proposition unless u r jobless and want to have a good name on ur resume.

That's a huge list of cons. The other offer i have Pays half of what BCG is offering. Thanks for detailed response.

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I would suggest you to take it. You won't regret it one bit. I have been an OTC for 1 year and the experience was life changing. It's not difficult to get extensions or even an Full time role (typically as an expert consultant in that track) depending on the relation with your manager.

Did you took this role ? It's been almost 1 year. How it is going ? And did you for converted to full time employee.

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