Interesting work but ever-changing environment - werkgeversreview Consultant bij Swedish Trade Council

-Engaging consulting work -Work direct with management level clients -Work/Life balance is good -Good Scandinavian style benefits in many markets -Quality of work produced is improving

-Inconsistent management -Low pay unless you have been with the company for decades -Limited advancement opportunities for non-Swedish employees -Big egos and unsupportive managers -Staff that has been with the company for too long and have high salaries and don't do much -Lots of 'groupthink' and manager/CEO worship

It has been quite interesting to work for a consulting firm that works in close collaboration with the local Embassy of Sweden. Because of the small office size I had full responsibility for my projects and got involved in all activities.

Compensation depends on the location of your office and your boss. Local office managers also decide on the type of contract (Swedish expatriate or local), promotion and allocation of benefits. In sum, there is no real career progression unless your manager is willing to increase his/her fixed costs. No significant rewards for higher education such as master or MBA.