Business is about profits. Professionals who reach the top reach there after fighting day and night. After. Fighting internal politics, struggling for growth amidst external threats and limitations, they promise the sky and the moon to become ceos. They don't have the time or the empathy to feel for low level employees. 
 In their view, they struggled and made it to the top. And Your struggle in neither new or rare.

Consultant

I used to work in EY GDS. huge mistake. The director used to make me work 24*7 by threatening me. Shitty culture.

Senior Data Scientist

They don’t actually care at all their policies are more important than employees health and well being.

Technical Consultant

Software Test- QA

Analyst

Didn't Deloitte make all partners wear Ultra human rings recently?

Finance Consultant

Maybe it’s better outside India, but yeah even I have heard that life is a mess in Big4

While the Big Four might be known for their dedication to spreadsheets, rumors of them being health-hating, family-forgetting robots are greatly exaggerated. Sure, deadlines can be tight, and the competition fierce, but let's not paint everyone with the same brush. Many individuals find fulfillment in these fast-paced environments, and the firms themselves are increasingly offering resources and initiatives to promote well-being. Remember, judging entire groups can be a recipe for misinformation and missed opportunities for understanding. Let's keep the conversation open and focus on fostering healthy work cultures for everyone.

It's the same in all indian companies. Hustle bro hustle 💀

Software Engineer

Project manager

Why big four don't care about health issues and family life

Why big four don't care about health issues and family life- Grapevine

Debunking the Myth: Do Big Four Firms Truly Disregard Health and Family Life?

Working for a Big 4 company has been terrible. They don't care about work-life balance; they treat us like dirt. 

They think it's okay to work even when we're sick. I start early and finish late every day, and they say it's normal. If I log off before 7, they act like it's a crime, saying, "Even bosses work late, so why can't you?" They even expect us to work on weekends, like it's no big deal. There's no real teamwork; everything feels controlled. I end up with all the work. The bosses are just as bad; you can't talk to them about your problems. Even if you're struggling mentally, they want you to work 12 hours a day. And getting a day off? 

It's like winning the lottery. This job is ruining my mental health. I can't sleep at night worrying about going back to work the next day. They don't care about us; they just want us to work non-stop and forget about our personal lives.

Big 4 pathetic work culture ([RANT])

Why do so many people work in the Big 4 given that you have to work so many hours and your work life balance doesn’t exist.

Is having a Big 4 on your CV really worth all of that hassle and not having a life in your 20s? 

What about you guys? What are your personal reasons for staying with the big 4?

Why do you work in the Big 4? [Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG]

Product Manager

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I have seen so many posts, on Grapevine alone, of how people are being harrassed and traumatized in their companies. And honestly, reading all those posts and comments scare the hell out of me because I haven't been subjected to or witnessed anything like this.

Let me share the experience I have had till now:

I have ~2 YOE, and Capgemini is my first company. I know the pay isn't great, but that's the only thing I don't like about the company. 

The people I have met or worked with in the entirety of my time here, they are supportive, kind, and considerate. Every single one of them, including the managers/directors. They don't expect you to work late hours or on weekends, unless there are critical escalations/important deadlines.

My manager gives out words of thanks and appreciation, even on the smallest of things (yes he talks strictly too, and usually I am at the wrong when this happens, nothing major though). I get all the support that I need. I don't have to worry about the work life balance.

I have never had a single issue with a teammate, and most of them are seniors whom I work with. No big egos, no attitude, nothing. They help out whenever I reach out to them.

And it is the same story on my client side as well. 

I have worked/interacted with both male and female leaders, and all I have ever seen among everyone is empathy, respect for everyone's work, and always ready to help nature.

I understand that this is all just my experience, but my reason for writing this post is to share a positive experience and that there are still good people around here.

Maybe I am the odd one out (on the happier side)

Share your thoughts. If you are women, please share your experiences

How good is Big 4 for women?

Senior Consultant

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Software Developer

I just cant handle the pressure and the stress in this role. I am working so hard that I have ZERO work life balance.  The entire day just goes in meetings and meetings.  I think that I don't know anything and am extremely worried about my future. 

The work pressure is a lot here, deadlines are too tight and I have been vomiting from stress at night.
The worst part is, Deloitte never pays for over time.

Anyone else feeling this in other Big4s? I want to switch ASAP or I will die here.

I feel like I have failed in life by joining Deloitte. Anyone else feel this way in Big4?

Welcome to News Discussion's Private Community

What all ppl think about Big 4 ??

Software project manager

I personally feel that Big 4 has cornered the market for a lot of entry level professionals. It is somehow considered that Big 4 is a prestigious job ( but, without the prestigious pay lmao). I personally feel that these companies need to be disrupted so hard by a small and lean team using tech to solve problems at their scale and F them over to teach them a lesson on their complacency.

Why does Big 4 underpay their employees?

Lot of mental peace goes away while working in big4.

External Audit

Welcome to Consulting's Private Community

Do you work at MBB (McKinsey, BCG & Bain) or are considering a job there? While MBBs offer lucrative salaries and perks, it's essential to understand your company’s health insurance since your personal well-being and financial security depends on it. 

Read our blog for a detailed analysis on who offers the best health insurance benefits.

MBB firms do offer excellent health insurance plans, however it's crucial to supplement your corporate health insurance with a personal health insurance plan.

Which company offers the best health insurance benefits? In this blog we compare health insurance cover at the top 3 consultancy firms (McKinsey, BCG and Bain)

If you want us to analyse the health insurance benefits offered by your company, please fill this form.

In India, with medical inflation soaring

McKinsey vs BCG vs Bain - Comparing employee health benefits at MBBs

McKinsey vs BCG vs Bain: Which firm takes the best care of their employee’s health?

Founder

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

Why working in Big4 is considered to be better... comparatively to other companies? Why working in big4 is a dream of many? Wat about other companies? Arent they good?

Big 4

I was done with a very shit project team. The client is notorious, ask anyone in EY GDS about a telecom provider project near Manesar that everyone dreads. They make you work night shifts and literally have nothing to do there. I know people who game there all night. It is just the worst and my health was being affected. I am being paid < 10L by the way. So it was getting very toxic. 

I decided to ask my manager but he said that it is not possible right now. I asked my friends in other projects and I came to know that the only way to leave the project is to leave EY. I also came to know about someone who left EY to leave the project and rejoined EY to join another project.

I am now done with EY. Who said that Big 4 is good? Only Boomers who think Big 4 has prestige ig because they pay peanuts.

What is the worst experience you've had at Big 4?

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

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Heartbreaking incident .. Please take care of your health & wellbeing folks.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/20/4-in-5-employees-in-asia-at-risk-developing-mental-health-issues-study.html

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