Work Environment in Big 4

I recently joined a small firm as an article, my friends however joined big-4's, I see them working 15hr/day whereas I'm working around 8-9hrs, I get the hype of a brand name and all but does it actually help in the long run? I wanted to join big-4 but despite clearing in 1st attempt with regular college(university of delhi) , I didn't receive any calls from any big-4s. Should I take a transfer if an opportunity comes up or wait for industrial? Views?

How’s global big 4s for statutory audit

I work with one of the big 4s in audit department I am not really sure if there's an advantage to stay in big 4 audit department without CA or ACCA qualification. Is there any scope of growth in any of the big 4's, or shall i change my career path?

Is audit work in big 4 in Dubai really super busy without work life balance?

I started off my career working for a Startup because the pay was slightly higher (Startup offered me 6.5 LPA whereas EY was offering 5.5 LPA for the same role) I always wondered if I would have gotten better exposure and learning experience if I worked for one of the Big4…Does it in anyway provide additional intangible perks?

I completed CA articleship in a very small firm . The only work i did was basic accounting in tally, itr filing of individuals, gst returns of shops while my friends were busy doing audits of huge clients. I'm now attempting ca final group 1 4th time . I don't know how i can get a job. What can a student like me do ?

If not then why? And what should one must do to get the job at big 4?

Also, suggest ways to answer the question and how to prepare for the same

I am currently working as a Senior Auditor in a Big4 with 5 years experience in statutory audit. I am not a CA, so either I have to complete CPA to become a manager else I have to be in the same designation. I am looking for an option to switch job. Any suggestions what role could I be exploring?