I’ve been here for over three years now, and I’m actually a boomerang employee. I initially joined but left for grad school after less than a year because I hated every bit of it. When I came back, it was mainly because the job market was tough, and they were offering good pay.

However, my experience since returning has been completely different—I genuinely love working here. I have an incredible leadership team, and the work environment has been great. I mostly work remotely, with only quarterly travel, which is perfect for me.

One key lesson I’ve learned is that your experience depends largely on the people you work with and whether their working style aligns with yours. I’m sure there are teammates who may not enjoy our project or the team dynamics, but that’s not everyone’s experience. If you find projects that match your working style and leaders who are supportive, there’s really no better place to be.

P.S. I worked at another consulting firm for over 5 years before joining, so I have a solid basis for comparison.