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&lt;p&gt;In the demanding and frequently unpredictable world of management consulting, it&#39;s often impossible for consultants to make time for themselves. As firms have come to see the detrimental effects of this on-the-go lifestyle for their consultants, some have instituted lifestyle-friendly perks with the goal of awarding their employees with some well-deserved &quot;me-time.&quot; Flexible scheduling, extended parental leave, vacation days and work-from-home options all figure in here, but some firms have gone a step further, encouraging consultants to take paid time off, sabbaticals or extended leaves, guaranteeing employees a job upon their return.&lt;p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;The &lt;i&gt;Wall Street Journal&lt;/i&gt; profiles one Corporate Executive Board consultant who took advantage of this option.&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Other firms offering similar solutions to work/life imbalance include Marakon and Oliver Wyman, which allow consultants to work 10 or 11 months out of a year, and Huron Consulting Group, which encourages employees to take PTO. Other firms, including BCG, try to accommodate consultants&#39; travel requests for more or less travel for project work, or Alvarez &amp; Marsal, which allows employees to take personal time as needed.&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But if you&#39;re unable to take advantage of these time-off opportunities and find yourself really pressed for time, you can always outsource your to-do list !&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heard of any unusual work/life balance perks? Share them here!&lt;p&gt;

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