How many of you think that USDC or even Deloitte is plagued by the "Desi" culture of climbing the corporate ladder? So basically, don't care about the work to life balance or anything else as far as I am getting promoted?

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Big4 consulting by nature kind of breeds a "hustle and grind" mentality. The stereotypes of late nights, weekend work, and burnout exist for good reason.

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I don’t

Don’t think so

Nope. Still plan on climbing the ladder while also not sacrificing the rest of my life. It’s possible.

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