If you work hard and do what you are told you will do just fine - Experienced Associate BDO Employee Review

2.0
Apr 28, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Corporate Ladder is clearly defined and easy to climb as long as you do what you're told. You have a career advisor, and mine was unbelievably amazing (although I think this was rare), and they help you do well and they are supposed to be communicating with you frequently. We had a guy make manager by 26 years old but he was very very good. If you are a social person you will do very well.

Cons

Your hourly wages will dip below minimum wage during April and October because Your Salary remains the same, there is no bonus, and there is no over-time. There is just this mentality there that it's expected you work in a sweatshop. Because of this, everyone looks and seems very unhappy. It's a revolving door. However if you can handle that you could be a millionaire by the time your 35 years old. You will however have no friends, may or may not develop a substance dependency, and your morals will be non-existent.

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Cons

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Pros

Consultants were not overworked, and people are generally staying in their own lane. Strong knowlegeable teammates and lots of internal resources to grow. Work life balance was good.

Cons

I left during a time of transition, since the top practice director retired and the EBA leader took over as interim leader. This interim guy seemed to be waiting for something to take any action with current resources, and he was not too interested in rallying or figuring things out as a team. If he had expectations, they were never communicated to me. The lack of clarity was very challenging for me personally, and it came off as a lack of support. I think others in the team probably feel similarly.

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