they asked for people to take voluntary sabbatical - Consultant Capco Employee Review

3.0
Mar 27, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

very chill, nobody is watching or micromanaging

Cons

no projects so they will most likely sack you

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Capco Response
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Capco operates with limited hierarchy and bureaucracy. Indeed, our people are empowered to get on with their work, share their ideas and shape their careers within a supportive culture. Contrary to your comments, Capco continues to have a wide portfolio of prestigious clients and projects. After a period of unprecedented levels of demand, the demand for consulting services has moderated somewhat due to the current economic climate, but our client relationships and outlook remain strong. However, like many businesses at this time, we are taking steps to ensure the future success of Capco and this has included offering voluntary, short-term sabbaticals to a limited number of employees.

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Pros

Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting. Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason). Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out. Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them. Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with. Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.

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Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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