I was paid $90,000 as an Associate for Booz Allen in 2005. Perks include great after work events and networking nights. The Booz Allen events are always fun and helpful for your career.

You really have to fight for your place in the company. Getting a promotion is based on politics rather than merit, and you will have to convince the right person that you're valuable if you want to get the promotion. To work here and succeed, and you must be willing to put yourself before others and focus on your career development rather than on a work/life balance.

At Booz Allen, you get respect from people in the industry, you get recognition for the brand name, and you get great job security. The flow of information at the company is great, and you feel encouraged to share your ideas.

Booz Allen is a progressive conservative company. This may sound like a contradiction, but let me explain. Dress is business professional around the office, but employees are encouraged with flexible schedules. Your career progression in the company is completely dependant on your want for advancement. If you're comfortable where you're at, then you can stay there until you feel comfortable to move up.