I, like the car above, was also once stuck in the stone. - Auditor Grant Thornton Employee Review

2.0
26 Nov 2018
Recommend
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Pros

-A good starting job out of college -Seniors and staff are likable -I was fortunate enough to have been exposed to multiple industries (vital to future career opportunities) -Becker CPA study material... if you get to use it when you have time or are not always tired

Cons

-Job did not feel secure given the countless waves of layoffs -An engagement sometimes feels like riding a bicycle without handlebars -Work-life balance can be pretty bad depending on the manager -Some of my peers were being overworked -Reward for good work is more work -I didn't feel like I was the "captain of my career" -Slow operating technology that is due for an overhaul in comparison to B4 -Some people are difficult to work with and yet they are still here as opposed to others who are kind and helpful -Resources (time and money) spent on ???? rather than personnel/technology -No PTO/Vacation accrual -Lesser prestige than Big 4 -Fierce competition for Fortune 100 jobs

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