Pyramid scheme: Avoid!! - Partner PA Consulting Employee Review

1.0
Aug 5, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Some great consultants in pockets. Because they are great consultants they will not be in management.

Cons

Firm that makes movies like the firm and wallstreet seem credible. CEO, CFO and CPO have done everything technically legal but immoral to preserve the short term value of their shareholdings. Fired almost all new partners and senior consultants, during Covid lockdown and before they reach two years of service when redundancy payments are required. Even being sick with COVID did not protect you from getting fired. Sales incentives work like a pyramid scheme: Up to 90% of sales for a senior partner comes from juniors and new partners. Which is why they were hiring so many new partners in the last three years. You have more chances making money with Herbalife than by lining the pockets of senior partners. Consulting talent, clients and investors should avoid this scamming firm! Negative outlook for a firm with completely demotivated staff.

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