Where Mediocrity is Rewarded - Manager Grant Thornton Employee Review

2.0
Aug 3, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Most of the people are pretty nice. The admin staff is great and very caring even though many of the managers and partners are really mean to them. Nice working for a global company that has been around for awhile.

Cons

Many of the partners are so afraid to take risks it kills innovation and creativity. I mean I know these people are accountants, so they are not the most dynamic people, but come on, show a little back bone and take a chance once in awhile. It also seems like it's very much who you know, instead of what you know and your accomplishments to get promoted. Also, salary model is way lower than the competition.

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