Horrible work life balance, with very little effort to mediate issues - Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

2.0
Jan 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Employees are treated equally in terms of growth and promotions. You will get promoted within the first 2-3 years even with mediocre performance. Good salary, esp at senior roles. Peers and managers are friendly and willing to help.

Cons

Under the guise of "best people to work with", the company suffers from horrendous work-life balance. Working long hours is a norm that is accepted by everyone. Even junior employees who are shocked by it early get numb from it after a year and just accept it. Even though you might be an efficient worker and finish your tasks, you're expected to stay and work with your team late into the night.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

Nothing comes to mind apart from occasional long hours

4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Strong culture and collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues. Admins are trusted partners and get exposure to senior leadership, which provides great learning opportunities. Compensation and benefits are competitive compared to similar roles.

Cons

Workload can be high, with admins often supporting multiple stakeholders while also providing backup coverage. Expectations can vary widely depending on the team, which can create inconsistency and pressure. Career growth paths are less structured and require a lot of self-direction. Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially across time zones.

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