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Have heard a lot for different opinions on these. The logic is that it’s easier because there is a lot of supply in cities like NY, Chicago and SF, but the counter argument is that the offices with less supply are also way smaller and have a lot less demand.
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It’s a tough spot to be in! The pay bump and higher grade are tempting, but if the culture at PwC left a bad taste, it’s understandable to be cautious. I say, maybe it's worth a shot at EY and if it's truly too similar to PwC or you're feelign the burnout bad still, maybe it's time to leave Big4 world altogether. That's probably what I would do.
Thank you so much this is really helpful - I’m gonna give it a go see how I get on and really see if it works out and if it doesn’t - at least I can say I tried! Thank you for taking the time to reply
Take it and try it out for 6 months. EY is a good firm to work for. And you get the promotion and salary bump which puts you in a better place for the next role if you decide you want to move on.
True true - I’m gonna go for it! It will be another thing for the CV regardless if it works out or not. Won’t know if I don’t try! Thank you for replying!
Most people will work long hours at Big 4 firms, so if the hours are what you don’t like, you probably won’t like it. Working long hours (within reason) with good people who you are learning from is not a bad thing. I work 10-12 hour days during most weeks, but try to protect as many weekends as possible and that works for me. I would rather work 14 hour days M-F and only answer a few emails on the weekend than work without days off, and I’ve been able to make that work now that I’m running the engagements. There are also positions at Big 4 firms that allow for reduced hours, but that needs to be agreed to in advance and it requires proactive management of the reduced work arrangement.
I'm going to assume you don't work in Belfast. Almost nobody does those hours here (in PwC anyway).