I quit my Big 4 Job in India | Honest guidance | Is it worth joining Big 4 ?
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2022
- These are my personal experiences - not necessarily everyone has these thoughts. Big4's are great organisations to work with and many people make great career here. I have worked in 2 Big 4's for 5.5 years and have had a very enriching experience with great opportunities.
I worked in Big 4's from 2012 to 2017
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I quit big 4 too. Serving notice right now. Underpaid and slogging for 16 hours, working on weekends, manager always shouting , no respect, favouritism. No work life balance.
How is work culture
I am also facing same issue. So I quit my job after 1month only.
@@rajnikumari-fv1zv you were in big 4?
@@rajnikumari-fv1zv me too going to quit after 2 months
@@rajnikumari-fv1zv which profile bro
Congratulations for your book. From being a book reader to being a writer you have came a long way. May u achieve many more milestones.🌻
All pain points valid … I myself in big 4 since last 1.5 yrs 😃 high pressure and forget work life balance. Even when we are on leave we need to take work calls and assist
Thank you sir, information provided by you is so much valuable for those who heard about Big4 but not worked with it. Thank you once again.
My experience is different as a consultant I am enjoying working with big 4. What matters is the team and big big factor your boss
Thank you sir for detailed information.
Very Interesting video! It's always better when you're able to give practical real-life examples
Very True...I also joined Corporate finance not big4s ...life like hell in big4 no worklife balance ..you need to submit worksheet like labour what you did in a day and 12 to 14 hours is average in a day.
thanks for the video sir i get my mind clear
Badhiya kara .jeevan mei essa kaam karta rehna chaheya
Very well summarised!!
I given interview for EY , at final round I started asking many questions about job, role, responsibilities, project etc later I came to know they outsource resources to their clients for short term projects kind of they have some banking clients ey deploy us in thier client location for work and after project completes we need to come back to EY it's a clearly kind of contractual recruitment what small companies do the same Job.
I finally informed interviewer if you recruit me for your core projects then only I join EY if you people outsource me to banking clients to do their work then i won't join. Finally they dropped my profile.
Informative....also Career in investment banking fund accounting pls do Vedio on pros n cons
From my experience, the Big 4 employees are grossly underpaid when compared to the industry. Plus the work-life balance is not that great and after a point, you will realise that partners have a god-like complex. Having switched, now when Big 4s approach me they find it difficult to match my compensation even at the Associate Director level although I have considerably less experience than an average AD. Plus in the industry the work-life balance is amazing, and most importantly people don't have partner-like arrogance.
Absolutely correct. On a lighter note i sometimes feel i should ask arihant - kya fook rha hai bhai? He doesnot know the salary of CFOs in market. Gone are the days when Big 4 were the highest pay maker. including partner level. CFO moving into strategic partners for 10 CR - 25 CR plus salaries... he is absolutely having no clue abt the range of salaries in market
@@sbsudip can you tell me in which field of CA there is proper work life balance and not much stress ?
@@KrishnaSharma-mg8rt Work life balance is a choice rather than field. The good thing is now a days companies respect you for your choice of reduced hours, sabbatical or prolonged leave . Choose your field based on your interest. Explore work life balance when you have exigency or your priorities in life has significantly changed.
@@sbsudip one last question can a ca at job get atleast 6-7 continuous days of leave 2-3 times a year for travelling
Not in ca firms but yes in industry for 2 times in a year.@@KrishnaSharma-mg8rt
Hi arihant, i recently qualified as a CA, i want to for risk advisory but i m not able to find the opportunity. So if i go for management consulting in a pvt firm or for FPA for 1 year or so and then switch to risk advisory will it be possible to for big 4 and would they accept??
They will accept but they might ask you to start over as a fresher as you would not have relevant experience. You keep yourself abreast to what happens in Risk advisory, keep learning and you will get in
Bro many things depends on financial condition of particular person...
Hi Arihant i have recently completed my post graduation in international business integrated marketing and i am working as an assistant Manager in sales department in a firm which is primarily into providing franchisees to the potential investors and also helping the brands in the process
I have completed my bachelor's in BBA finance and accounts
I am not very happy with the job but could you please guide me what all thing i need to do , my goal is to get into big 4 as a consultant....
Could you please mention other mid size companies ,which has culture with less pressure ,to switch post 2 years of big audit global experience .
Hii sir finally koi toh Sahi bola
Sir pir ek baat or aap ko bolni chahiye
I also work in EY but on 3rd party pay roll and there is also discrimination and favouritism policy those who work hard 😓 they don’t get the kudos but those who chaaplusi , personal work and 🧈
They will definitely get the kudos and much more
Hello sir I want to ask you when they will onboard ,I am the batch of 2023 placed at EY as analyst few weeks ago so can you tell me when will be the joining date and when they usually send the offer letter and suppose I want to do internship till the date of joining so will they allow?
Hi Arihant. Thank you for such valuable information. I am working in one of the big 4 in offshore practise in Advisory with core work of internal controls testing for Sox and SOC 1 for banking and financial service client for almost around 2 years. I ultimately have to switch big 4 as I prefer a good work life balance. I am a chartered accountant. Also i want to explore manufacturing/fmcg industry...
1. My first question is should i switch as i have got my first promotion now (though I am still a consultant and will become a senior consultant after 2 years) or should i wait for 1-2 years more in big 4 to grow my package. I am not getting other options other than banking and finance in my company to explore.
2. Moreover, i feel like switching to a product based company to have more practical understanding of work and for better work life balance.
3. Who according to you has more work life balance mnc's or indian industry jobs.
4.Can i again switch back to consultancy (not big 4) after working for some time in product based company.
5. Which according to you has better work life balance working in manufacturing or fmcg or banking/fsi.
Hi sir
Just watched this video. I’m also working in one of the big4 in internal audit only. I also want to switch bcoz too much work pressure. Can u pls guide should i switch to industry in internal audit profile only or should i try FP&A?
Bhai thoda disclaimer dedo ki aap CA ki kaam karte the Big 4 mein. Ek audit/tax company mein CA ho tho obviously work life balance nhi hota
Hopefully other service lines like technology etc doesn't have the same issue you mentioned
Sir, need your guidance should I choose accenture or ey gds for us tax analyst role as a fresher
sir please talk about ca's working in private sector banks
Sir, I completed my articleship and still not qualified CA final and now I have to start my job. I want to job in big 4 in starting. Is it good for me or not?
please suggest me.
How is work life in pune ey ? I got a offer from there in advisory role. How is the onsite opportunity there ?
Great content!
Pls do a video on ca in practice
Why quit when some engineers who are not related to auditing and accounts are sucking the juice becoming partners
Hi,
Watched the video. Pretty well explained.
I recently got an offer fron EY Bangalore as a Senior Consultant. However, I've declined it as I've joined the current company very recently and they're paying well also they have matched the compensation offered by EY. was it a good move to decline the offer or i should have gone with it? What it's your POV?
Hi Wasim. If your current org is paying you well and you are satisfied with the learning and growth opportunities there and if its a good brand, then your decision seems fine
@@caarihantbaid
Hi Arihant,
Thanks for your reply.
The current company is not at all big but the client that I'm working for is a giant.
I was working with EY India tech consulting.I learned alot there but definitely working with Indian clients is a challenge.
@@caarihantbaid Do work in Big 4 atleast 2-years(Especially Deloitte, KMPG, OR EY)
Hi Arihant. I have recently joined EY as a Business Consultant in Bangalore. Would you say that you have a better work life balance now, as you are in industry? Also my long term plan is to start my own advisory venture, so should I continue in Big4 or switch to industry after some time?
Yes. I find a difference in work life balance. Can’t guarantee this in every organisation in the industry. If you plan your own advisory then work in Big4 for atleast a few years to gain experience
How to prepare for consulting profile? Please help Shreyas
@@ranjanarani9720 build you resume and work on case studies more
@@siddhantgaurav7053can u suggest sources for preparing for case studies
I qualified CA in nov 2021. I am working in accounting firm right now. (Not having post qualification audit experience) Will I get hired by big 4
Can anyone help me understanding one big confusion of mine , i have decent exp in Edtech of 2,5years and having a package of 11lpa , I had a got a offer from EY - Payroll associate should i join the organisation as they are ready to pay me only 4.25L but my priority is family and work life balance can anyone suggest me in this ???
Sir mai 12th mai humanities mai tha ,😢 abhi English literature mai BA karraha hu , After graduation CA karna chata hu , kaya mujhe is qualifications ke sath Big four mai Job milsakta hai ?
Hi, I'm from civil engineering background and did PGDM in Construction management kinda like MBA in project management. I have placed in Infrastructure company and its been 1year. You know, in construction side, 12hrax6days work timings, no culture, no professionalism, traditional methods, no new technology made me look into my passion. I'm highly passionate to technology and curious and skilled in playing with data. So, I'm thinking to join Big 4. What do you suggest for me? Can I be satisfied if I join Big 4? And I'm from hyd thinking to try for Deloitte hyd. What do you suggest? What i have to do? Please give suggestions. Most helpful. Thank you.
Life will be better than your construction job... However it is not easy to get into big 4.
Can I know at present in which organisation your working sir
1st and 4th are the main reasons for leaving
Sir I am Qualified CMA and working in KPMG in SAP FI profile, but the problem is people are not helpful not giving any proper training deny to explain when i ask something. Since we CA/ CMA are not very much friendly with technical things sometime i feel this is not the place from where I belong. Please suggest me what to do,should I continue or switch to our regular finance work profile
Can you share with us, How much salary do you get as a qualified CMA in big 4?
@@MyPlanet123 7+ as a fresher
I am a Delhi University BCom graduate who have got campus selection in EY Gds noida, but I am very doubtful to join or continue my studies for MCom or MBA , can you please suggest if working in EY for a year will give me any benefits or it is just going to be a waste of 1 year of my academic career ?
Work for a year or two then go for mba
No matter where you've graduated you are not going to get post as chartered accountants and unless you are CA you don't get good post
I am putting a video on MBA after CA. That will solve your queries
@@surajitdas7695 yes good advice
Can you please make video on ACCA course
I have joined KPMG 2 months back in audit department. I am feeling like quitting the job because of work pressure and lack of interest in audit. I am not able to take any decision what should I do
This will help you
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Hi Arihant !! How about joining EY GDS or Deloitte USI Or any global office of big 4’s?? Does work life balance exist in these offices and we need to bring business for these one’s too to get promoted to higher ranks?
yes usi is good
Internal audit person also eligible for finance manager in big 4
In which company you are working now?
I am qualified CA, 6 months experienced and now I have an opportunity to work with PWC(stat audit). Should I join? Is it really true that we have to work all days in a month all over the year or depends on the peak season as they told oct to April I will get sat and Sun off.. please guide
If you are interested in that field and have a long term vision then join. There will be hardships in every role if you want to grow. Work depends on the city you are in and the client you are assigned to. Its very subjective
Almost everytime pressure is there bro, stat audit, limited reviews, tax audit and repeat..no work life balance is there, not getting time to talk to family also
43 me job change krna sahi hoga teaching experience hai ...Qualification mba finance
Could you help how to switch from IA to FP&A. All I'm getting from market is IA related job offers. Would be helpful if you suggest!!
Bro can you help me getting IA offer? I am not getting any of them
Same meri company Nvidia m every weekend kam karna pad rha
First of all I didn’t knew about The Big Four until I joined Deloitte… Was nver aware of any such world… and I quit bcz I got a better opportunity.. 😛😛😛
How to get Big4 jobs interview?
Amazing
Saturday and Sunday ??:)
Arihant bhaiya
I am currently doing my articleship in pwc gurgaon and have got no interest to continue with big 4 after I become ca.
Should I leave just after my articleship Or should give 1-2 years more in big 4 and then switch
I will suggest don't leave it fully. Take leave, study , write CA Finals and come back to work. Once you qualify, then you can start looking for Jobs and leave when you get a good one. It is very easy to find another job when you are in employment.
Hi, need some suggestions from anyone who can help me here..
I'm working in IT service desk since 4 months and i'm planning to exit from this company.. some people say that it's too early but here it's getting hard for me to survive for even a day so can't imagine myself being here for 1 year or more 1 month.. and it's the same story for my colleagues also.. no one could complete a year.. the work environment is so toxic.. no personal life nothing.. i'm handling calls, mails, live chats, tasks, and tickets also at same time so basically doing 5 people's work and there is a time limit like 2-7 hours depends on the medium i'm handling.. and if i'm on call already with a client and there are 2 chats waiting then i have to be on the chats also so have to deal with 3 clients for 3 different issues for the same time and it's nearly impossible.. also, manager, TL and all seniors are way too toxic they treat us like servants.. we talk more politely with servants also..
So is it a good time for me to exit now ?
Go find a better opportunity. Big 4 is not good for the working culture. They have different ways of working.
Infosys SE 3.6 or Ey gds TTT analyst 4.5 lpa which is good for me as freshers
Infosys
Sir what was your profile at big 4??
Is EY started work from office??
Good bro
Hi, how much time would you suggest to spend in a Big 4 organization before switching to industry after joining as a fresher and what other skills we should learn extra to excel while in Big 4
Anything above 3 years is decent. Keep an open mind to learn. Dont resent work, dont get scared of doing things that you dont know. Ask others for help if you are stuck, always be curious and keep thinking
@@caarihantbaid very experienced commentary. Thanks for this sir
There is no particular time. You can get complex projects from day 1 and exit in 1 year. Experience of quality work will help you land your next job and quit asap as it's not worth it.
hello sir . i am yash from CA intermediate level not able to clear any of the group till yet . and their is some what financial crunch in the home . so i am thinking of letting go of CA as its been 4 yrs and to take up MBA PROGRAMME what should i do . can you please share your view on it .
4 years and not even a group, you have a answer already bro
Please change your profession at earliest.. no point in pursuing CA further..I'm a chartered accountant working in big 4 from 30 years.. Hence i can advise you.. best wishes for future..
@@sitalaxmiiyer6991 can you please give me the reason ...im myself very confused....im depressed
@@sitalaxmiiyer6991 but why?
@@sitalaxmiiyer6991 you are partner?
I am a student pursuing CA and working with EY Mumbai as an associate analyst in IDT, the work life is extremely bad and don't even get enough time to study. But there is a lot of family pressure to stay in the job as it is paying a little okay den normal CA firm. Any suggestions for me?
Are there any openings for semi qualified CA?
Try applying to bobby parikh, they are paying much better than any Big 4
@@shrutigupta250 thanks shurti
You can apply in equally well paying firms. There would be many in Mumbai. Before doing that, speak with your manager if you have not already , about managing your work and time for studies
@@priyankaroy54 Saturdays and Sundays are Working for IDT analyst???
Hi , i am working as an Oracle Consultant in PWC Us. I want to switch to industry. Is it possible now. I m CMA
Are u cma usa
I think it depends on person to person or big 4 in which you are working . I have been associated with KPMG India (stat audit) from last 3 years and I could say that I have got good exposure here. There is no need to work on sat Sunday unless extremely required for me it depends every 6 month or so. There is no requirement wherein you need to pitch in for sales/marketing at least till manager.
Were you referring KPMG bangalore?
What about worksheet you need to fill like labour
It depends on your office location too
In Gurgaon Delhi office, it's a complete mess
Yes akshita, I feel the same.
In my case it is totally opposite ,
I was also in same organisation as yours but work life balance is so poor
R bcom graduate with ap experience are eligible for bog4
I also left EY after joining for 1 month
Any specific reasons?
Any reason
What is notice period?
Me going to leave after 2 months
@@shaikhnurislam8303 1 month of NP if in probation period
@@sharansingh9011 No one cares what you do, what you should do, works on old technologies.
* Long unwanted meetings.
* Literally didn't get any help to colleagues for project purpose when I back to work after sick leave. No one was friendly, you'll get the response after 2-3 days if you message today for any help.
* You'll feel too distance from the HR, it's too lengthy process if you're looking for any help from them.
* May be I was in wrong team & after sometime felt I'm not utilising my skills properly here and will become lazy if it goes longer.
Many more to say but can't type here.
Dear Arihant,
I am a ACCA Student, currently working in a large multi national bank as a Trainee Auditor. Do you think is it worth switching to a Big4 firm to gain experience or not? Considering the difference between Payscale, work life balance and exposure. Also, I want to move abroad and bank pays me very well and will pay me well when i qualify. Please let me know. Thanks
Take Commerce , it is a good steam not extremely difficult as well. Also there is a lot of job for Bcom graduates.
Commerce with Maths is a good option. It will allow you to go for MBA, CA and other equally good professional courses in the future
Don't go to big 4, join a mid size audit firm gain exposure only then join big 4, no learning there other than working on monotonous work over the week and repeat.
Bhai acca course kaisa hai maine just admission li
Helo sir, were you working with Indian big 4 or offshore one ?
Indian
sir can you suggest should I do mba after ca?
Not worthy
15 days hogaye kpmg join karke and i am suffocating inside the corporate world litreally people work 9 to 10 whole day no one is there to support you have to find your own way if you dont care about your personal life and family then its good for you i think ill leave this soon and do something good that i like and loved to work with
Have you left KPMG now or working in internal audit risk advisory
@@OmkarPatil-vy9pi I am working in KPMG and in the same department Tax GMS
@@rohankhade3972 how is your life now
@@rohankhade3972 are you happy now
Hey i plan to do my ca articleship in taxation prolly anything related to it transfer pricing m&a etc
Pls tell how is work culture the working hrs etcc@@rohankhade3972
Sir internal audits generally do not have very strict deadlines, so what was the main reason for pressure?
Client pressure, low manpower
the big 4 is mostly into external audit, there is too much pressure there and tight deadlines
2nd one
What is the future for a person who is doing CA after 40yrs?
Next life🐣
Sir please make video on what to do after CA to get job ?
There are many on this channel in career mentoring playlist. Keep watching them
@@caarihantbaid first of all thanks for replying
Sir i am CA final student can u suggest what should i do now to get job after CA easily ? Like LinkedIn profile (not yet having LinkedIn account) how to get off campus offers and all as i am in village i don't have much idea & i think there are many like me so it would be helpful if u can help
How much you were earning
Your point 1 is a reflection of toxic work culture only.
Once you have decided to give a feedback be honest don't hide under the garb of professional courtesy
Sorry , its not that way. I don’t sugar coat my videos nor do I say things just for the sake. You just cant assume things here.
Sir what is the average salary (Statutory Audit Profile) for qualified CA in big 4 having post CA experience of 1 year in manufacturing Industry
10 lakh
@@shubhamagarwal9035 thank uu😊
Sir pls make a video on how to complete ca foundation in 15 days??
Start studying
Caller tune of microsoft team mini heart attack de deta tha...when i was in big 4🤣
Sir it is worth to join offshore unit of big4??
Sir ..is it right to do artical ship in big4 ? Plz tell
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@@caarihantbaid thank you sir 🙂
Its the best thing to do!
Hi Sir
I recently joined big 4, 3 months ago. I m so stressed due to work pressure and behaviour of mngr. During my first engagement, Saturday and sunday is also working and late night. It was so stressful. Now i m working on second engagement, here mngr behaviour is very rude, he is not supportive and creating unnecessary pressure. I m so confused whether i should continue or leave. I m from Delhi and big 4 is situated in gurugram, almost 4 hour traveling on daily basis.
What should i do, plz guide.
If its too much stress and manager is rude try speaking to senior manager/ partner to change team . If that doesn’t work then look for another job
@@caarihantbaid
Okay, after completing this engagement. I will do something. Thank you sir.
Same issue for me
@@komalsinghal3595 which profile bro
@@saipriyasridhar2170 audit assurance
What does shifting to industry mean?
It means shifting to a company
For example tata motors comes into automobile industry
If someone works in tata motors it means he is working in automobile industry
There are various industries like
1-Fmcg (ITC,HUL,Nestle)
2-IT industry (Infosys)
3-Pharmaceutical industry
@@Unknownboy1777 okay so like working in big4 is like working in a ca firm and going out it any other company is shifting to industry
thank u so much
@@vanshikamittal1895 yeah you described it in even more simple language
My pov is different i am in KPMG i cam from it industry and I am tech guy and working with SBI Global IT Centre Mumbai client side and when I compare with my last working hrs in IT industry nothing work here in KPMG
Sir please make a video on whether to join big4 or a mid size firm for articleship
Join big 4
Already
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Big 4 is Big loss for our profession,
Still we are living as slaves under British. We all should quit them and we really should do something good for our country. We have qualified the most smartest course and we are sold as slaves in Big 4s for money.. Really no respect from others and no happiness in life..
Instead of leaving Ey india, you must shift to foreign country because work life balance is much better than India and quality of life is also much better.
But bro in foreign countries their GDP are go low as compared to India foreign companies are come to India for their business i am also thinking same thing but after seeing job market of uk,Canada or other European countries it good to satay and work in India what about your thought on that plz tell
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All Big4 job quiter are sharing like ihv good management, good work culture etc.... Toh then u r quitting the job for doing You'tube! 😲 i hv marked 2 to 3 persons like this on u tube. U ll are beyond the popularity limit, dont do that as i am also same background.
Big four is nothing but TCS,Wipro of US.
Hi Sir,
This side an active member of your youtube family.
Loves and believes the practical guidance you bring on the table for us.
I need a guidance, if you can help with.
Indirect taxation quite interests me, being a fresher I wished to join Big4 and after 3-4 years want to get switched into industry.
Do Indirect Taxation has a good scope when it comes to industry aswell?
There is decent scope in industry for IDT. I dont say there is great scope because many companies prefer to have consultants to taken care of entire IDT compliance requirements, but many orgs have in house too. So its a split situation and depends on which city you are in and the industry exposure you get while working in Big4
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Sarkari Noukri karlo vai, UPSC foro
Hi
You guys leaves BIG 4 ? 🙄
They make you work for minimum 12hrs a day... MINIMUM 12 hrs every day
@@adarshr316 and the salary in compare of that ?
@@pranjalpandey4914 If you do not have a life (family, friends, personal goals, hobbies) and do not want to make memories in life, Big4 will be perfect for you. :)
12 Hours minimum everyday
15 hours everyday for 2 months in critical engagements
Toxic work culture
Big 4 is a great experience but not worth the slavery
@@pranjalpandey4914 They won't even pay a single penny extra. There is no pay for overtime.
@@SuperIceman44 Am gonna join GRANT THONTAN in January 23, that's not defenitly the big 4 but at the same level. So if any can share there experience with GT ?
His knowledge and skills is big 0