Jay - I think a lot of firms are making an effort to improve work/life balance, it's seen as a key factor in improving retention rates. However, consulting by it's nature is client-driven and when a client says "jump" firms tend to say "how high?!". Whichever firm you were to join, I wouldn't say it's a realistic expectation not to do some stints of very long hours and possibly weekend work. You will probably enjoy better work/life balance than in investment banking, but this is no 9-5 job I'm afraid. Tony
