Can anyone share their current work/life balance at big 4? Estimated hour range? Very interested in making the move however I would like to avoid constant 70+ hr weeks

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Fluctuates heavily week to week. Some weeks when you are trying to wrap up deals it can be 70-80 hours, other weeks you can be light while waiting on data, deals slowing down etc. you just need to be flexible with your schedule cause it can shift day to day

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9am to 11pm-2am. Take off 30 minute break for lunch. Take off 2 hours off from 8:30 to 10:30 for gym+commute. I get around 12+ billable a day but it’s been busier than usual.

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^This is the correct answer for most people. KPMG 1’s response is a bit misleading. You may have to work like that for MAYBE a week per month. But if you’re working like that consistently for months, then something is wrong.

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Something is wrong

Agree with EY1 - that is the exception not the rule. Average effective utilization for the year is typically around 80%-85% for senior-SM (yes some people above, some below).

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Wouldn’t the location matter too? I’d imagine working in NYC, the hours would be worse compared to maybe like Houston?

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