Haha, yeah, they'll be photocopying at a wide range of different companies. Reality check, ask people who have actually done this stuff, all the ones I knew the work was dull but partying continued like it was uni because they're with a bunch of other graduates.

Most large companies don't let the noobs anywhere near the clients. They're pyramids, the longer you stay the more interesting work you get to do. This competes with the better the job you can get elsewhere, which causes gradual attrition in the ranks. It's all about who can stick it out the longest.

Ground zero is very, very dull work. Like photocopying while being charged out at hundreds of pounds an hour.

Remember, these are graduates, they're totally useless in the real world at the start.

I don't need to ask people what the work is like because I've first hand experience. I joined a top tier consultancy after several years in "proper" tech, and whilst I didn't come in as a grad, I've seen enough to know that at least here, photocopying roles are rare.

On the other hand, I've had a fantastic breadth of experiece - technical, commercial, in great teams and on my own. I work with really interesting and significant clients across sectors, and have the pleasure of seeing my contributions making a real difference. I have done work here that has quite literally resulted in lives being saved.

Not dull at all.