About to join EY FSO GDS group
What does the group actually work on?
FoF Partnerships?
Is there a scope for work life balance?
In terms of hours, how bad is the busy season?
Any insights will be appreciated, thanks!

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During tax season (pre-covid) there would be a standing ovation for anyone seen leaving the office before 10pm lol

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I used to work at EY and our GDS team seemingly worked 24 hours a day... I’d get into the office and they were pinging me and calling me until lunch EST. Then would be back on by the time I was leaving the office.

I’m a former EY FSO senior, it’s the worst group in EY for sure, busy season literally never ends.

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