Company: Deloitte
Date: 2019-02-25
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

It was the best and the worst of times from an experienced hire manager
Pros: Based on the scatter plot, Deloitte is at the top. Like from the moment you start, til even last week(2 yrs later), Deloitte consultants carry themselves like they are the best. As an experienced Manager hire with extensive tech experience, I found the job rather unexciting. I made many positive contributions and did well with my clients.  Also, In all honesty, I (you) can do whatever you want at Deloitte if you are positively contributing to utilization. By whatever you want,  I mean vacation, training, set your schedule, meet up and interact with whoever you want, eat & drink with who you want. Overall Deloitte is welcoming with a bit ( maybe a lot ) of “what can you do for me.”  If you can positively contribute, it will keep you in the average category at mgr level. It takes a LOT more to get to the next Level. That takes a game plan, luck, hard work and clarity of how you transform yourself Deloitte way.
Cons: For new hires (first 1-2 yrs), what Deloitte really wants is a capable doer who is happy in a supporting role. Don’t even think about getting overt credit or shining above the status quo. That is definitely a deadly sin, politically. You might want to know why would you expect that? Most of those hired have been high performers and are used to getting credit due. I thought that coming in and making all metrics would be considered success. Well for many,no. Because more than 50% of the current staff is doing just fair, they will not tolerate “outsiders” shining.  Or maybe the existing type A+ population just doesn’t want to make room for you? Back stabbing and active undermining will show up every where. The key here is - when am I no longer an “outsider?” The answer is when you have the clear support of 2 -3 PPMDs. Or 1 extremely powerful PPMD. While I feel my time at Deloitte is valuable, Deloitte is extremely complex and takes many. many relationships to continue upward career. Or it takes a very narrow path with extreme loyalty.