Self-employed consultants don't receive vacation days in the traditional sense, so any time off is unpaid. However, many consultants can do much of their work remotely, especially analysts and those at an early stage in their careers. Working from home or a beach with your family is a great way to enjoy evenings and weekends. McK offers 4 weeks of paid time off, with the option of having 4 to 8 more for a percentage of your salary.
Everyone is encouraged to use all of their PTO, and the main goal of a management consultant is to make customers happy. Consulting has almost no downtime, so it's important to take advantage of any breaks you can get.
