So can you all help me real quick? I just got a job offer Guidehouse as a Financial consultant for ~30% higher than my audit job at EY right now. It is a field I'm really interested in, with a team that I seemed to mesh well with. The down side, it is guidehouse and from what I have read on here that doesn't sound like the best place to be right now. Should I take this offer back to EY and try to get into a similar position here? Who would I even start this conversation with?
Thank you so much
GH seems to have a bad rap on here but that’s not the full story. Things aren’t perfect either but generally it’s a good company to work. As with all jobs it really depends on your team.
I think guidehouse gets a lot more crap on here than it deserves. I’ve been with the firm almost three years and really don’t have too many complaints. Happy to answer anything!
They’re also well above average
Take the offer. Worst case scenario, you boomerang in 6 months praising EY’s culture and sitting in a position to negotiate another pay raise.
Guidehouse will give you consulting experience. Big 4 audit not so much
Remember, you don't join a company, you basically join a team. How you're gonna perceive your tenure at GH will depend on how the team takes you in and makes you feel welcomed and shows you opportunities, otherwise you'd be thinking to switch again! Find more about the team you're joining!
Agree with this - I was personally siloed into a staff aug project for multiple years with little flexibility to move to a different project due to staffing issues. I’m sure other teams within the firm are more supportive of/equipped to allow employees to take on new opportunities and encourage career growth but this is what led to me leaving GH.
Take the criticism of Guidehouse with a grain of salt. I’ve been here since December (came from a B4) and so far I have no complaints. I like the culture and the people, mostly because the culture is a mesh of PwC and Navigant.
The only pitfall is that this is PE owned so the benefits are good, but not killer like at EY. The vacay policy is the same as EY.
The focus is on heavily regulated private industry (banks, energy, logistics) and Federal public sector. I am in the Advanced Solutions segment and I across both.
Regarding EY, are you sure you want to leave? Speak with your leadership to see if your career aspirations can be met. If all you want is money, come on over.
BAH1, people can and do move to Tier 2 or MBB firms from GH and BAH - I didn’t mean to say BAH is less valued; I think it’s just that recruiters are aware of standard salary profiles. Before Lead Associate we just pay more - and all levels receive performance bonuses unlike at BAH.
I agree with folks commenting. Generally, people who are happy with their job don’t get on here. I was a bit worried about my move to EY, but honestly, it has been great. It definitely depends on the folks you work with
Not really sure the type of pple who comment in the GH bowl, but I try to not really get to me. For the most part, I’ve had a great experience so far. A newly promoted SC. Been with GH for a year and a half. SO is at EY and while I notice they get paid more in salary increases and better benefits, I am happier and learning a lot more than they are on a day to day
I hated GH but I’d take the 30% bump. Worst case you will look for a new job soon but you may also end up with a good team you like. Go where the money is!
If you don’t mind me asking, what is your role at EY?
I'm in Audit right now