good people and accommodating work-life balance, but unrealistic utilization goals and little advancement opportunity - Associate Grant Thornton Employee Review

1.0
Aug 15, 2014
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Pros

good office culture, people get along good work-life balance, flexibility on schedules and time-off

Cons

Unrealistic utilization targets no realistic opportunities for promotion no meaningful career development low salary, few bonuses management opposes telework

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Cons

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