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    4.6
    93%
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    Bain & Company Worldwide Managing Partner Manny Maceda
    Manny Maceda
    618 Ratings
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    • "Cases vary and can sometimes be very demanding with long hours" (in 454 reviews)

    • "Work life balance might be bad on some cases" (in 397 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "The best place in the world to start a career"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Associate Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      The firm's culture is one of constant learning - feedback sessions on my professional development occur 4-6 times a month with people of all tenures. From a compensation and benefits point of view, we are treated the best in the industry.

      Cons

      Longer hours than one would aspire for!

      Bain & Company2019-06-14

    2. "Brilliant place to work!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time

      Pros

      You get to work on the most challenging, high-impact projects with the biggest and best companies in the world. The culture is amazing - I don't think any other high-performance company manages to balance your professional development, freedom to try new things and the supportive, 'family', environment that exists. Bain is truly unique in that regard.

      Cons

      The hours can be long, and that is the sacrifice you need to be willing to make.

      Bain & Company2018-06-12
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    3. "Best starting place for a crash course in business"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      I started at Bain & Company straight out of uni, and found it the best place to kickstart my career in business. Some of the key pros of working at Bain: -Impactful work: at the end of the day, I could see how our work was making a difference for our clients and wider community. Our advice was informing clients' decision making and led to multiple changes in their organisations. Some projects were truly global in scale and personally it was great to see how they are set up and managed. -Internal culture: Bain internal culture is built around learning and mentoring. We have an extensive internal support system which addresses professional development needs throughout the time at Bain. Despite busy periods, everyone is friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. -Career kickstart: overall, experience and skills developed at Bain make it a great place to start a career in business. Global brand recognition also helps when looking for your next opportunity.

      Cons

      -Hours: at times it does get busy and work/life balance suffers, however, management team is always aware of it and tries to make up for it between projects. I still think it's better than in other comparable jobs (consulting/banking), based on what I heard from my friends.

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      Bain & Company2018-06-12

    4. "Great place to learn with amazing people"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      -Working with biggest corporate clients -Culture and values -People: amazing colleagues -Opportunities for learning and professional development -Fun

      Cons

      -Hours can be tough and unpredictable -Not all work leads to change

      Bain & Company2018-01-22

    5. "Amazing professional development and great people"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      The dedication at Bain to professional development is truly unique. On every case there is a focus that one part of the job is to deliver results for the client whilst the other part is about developing the team. The culture is fantastic and is organic bottom up rather than some corporate enforced fun.

      Cons

      None beyond what you'd expect working in a top tier consulting firm.

      Bain & Company2017-10-19

      Bain & Company Response

      November 9, 2017 – Director, Global Consultant Talent Management

      Thank you for highlighting our supportive culture in your review. Our aspiration is that our employees thrive in their career - both personally and professionally. As you note, individuals interests and needs may change over time. We believe it's very important be supportive at every step in our employees' career journeys.

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    6. "Highly rewarding and great for career progression"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Consultant in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Great people who really care about both their colleagues and solving client problems. It is refreshing how team-oriented people are. Excellent professional development opportuniities. Very motivating environment.

      Cons

      Hours can be long, although compensated for by recognition from managers / partners and rewarding work. Although you can influence which project/s you get to work on, you don't have full control - it is driven by business needs.

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      Bain & Company2013-01-09

    7. "Great people and always learning"

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      Current Employee - Consultant 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Lots of opportunities to learn and grow. Challenging but rewarding work (although not always). Mostly really good management who cares about your professional development

      Cons

      Cases vary and can sometimes be very demanding with long hours

      Bain & Company2020-02-08

    8. "Review"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Consultant in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Bain & Company full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      lots of positive things about working hard and the professional development

      Cons

      there aren't really many to think about

      Bain & Company2020-02-19

    9. "Great place to work"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Manager in Boston, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Constant investment in professional development. Surrounded by really smart, hard working people who are committed to making working there a great experience.

      Cons

      Hours can be long and highly variable depending on the type of case

      Bain & Company2019-12-09
    10. Helpful (6)

      "There's a reason Bain is glassdoor's best place to work!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Associate Consultant in Dallas, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bain & Company full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Culture, professional development opportunities, mentorship

      Cons

      As is the case in management consulting, the hours can be long. But Bain is better than competing firms.

      Bain & Company2019-10-24

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