I’ve seen that if you switch big 4 firms, they make you leave that day. Is this still true during Covid? Would they just lock you out if your computer that day?

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I’ve watched all levels give notice headed to another big four and no one has been walked out. It happens in rare instances, but if you’re seeing people leave abruptly there is probably more to it than where they’re going.

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ITs happened 100% of the time for my team and not just to B4. Because I’m in a specialty practice, boutique firms are treated the same. 2 days max but agree it’s illogical. Damage has been done if there’s going to be any.

How do they confirm you’re changing firms? Haven’t heard of this before

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I had to fill out a questionnaire about where I was going and what I was doing for independence reasons.

Fun fact, independence has 0 bearing in industry.

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Yup, the day you tell HR is your last day. They should still pay you your two weeks. Pdubs does.

EY did as well.

Did the same ^ . You have to let them know where you are going.

Based on the inconsistency of experiences I’ve seen, I think it probably varies on how pressed your team is. Leaving during summer and they’re already struggling to keep you billable? Probably walking that day. Leaving when your teams slammed and needs all hands on deck? Might work your notice.

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