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My experience with the people working at Big 4 firms, myself included, are that you are largely surrounded by shallow, unhappy, toxic, competitive people. I’ve worked for two of them and I’m now leaving for a healthier work environment. It’s good to get a taste of this environment when you’re young for, say, 2-3 years. But for the sake of your fulfillment in life and your relationships and your own peace of mind, get out and never return. They’re very unhealthy places and you’ll see this type of feedback on many sites, like Glassdoor and the like.
Currently struggling as a senior at a big four and this is so insightful (two engagements in the span of 6 months with no previous exposure to subject matter). I see the areas I can I improve from establishing deadlines yourself when there isn’t one given and trying to think two steps ahead. Still learning, appreciate this so much
Ok, this hits close to home. Especially part regarding the Marathon approach. Working at PwC my 4th year right now and burning out at least once a year. I have had hard time saying no to projects, because of FOMO. I'm working well so my managers want me to be involved in almost every our project. So it went 40 hours to 50, then 60 and when multiple projects had overlapping deadlines, it eventually went to 100 hours per week. But I'm getting better at saying no, just selecting only those interesting and try to get more balance.
I was very lost about how to succed in the BIG 4 because i was having a tons of questions that i don't find the answer but with your video i think i got my confidence in myself , for sure i will follow every tip you exposed
Hey Alice, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful! The big 4 can be overwhelming at first, but hopefully the advice in the video will help. If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
the big question is why we have such a hard time asking questions in situations like the ones you describe. The video is really excellent, I really enjoyed it
That's a great question Christian, and a really important one! The big 4 were very hierarchical before - think it's been a long standing cultural issue that is slowly disappearing I'm glad you enjoyed the video, is there any other content you'd like to see? If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Some tips I knew before and some are new and very useful. Deloitte came into my campus for placement. I was searching for such videos only. It's very rare that TH-cam Suggest Us Useful Videos 😂
very good, i'm trying to deal with home office, without invading my personal life too much, but i confess that it's not easy, when i see it, i've been working in front of the computer for 10 hours.
Nothing worse than clickbait - I'm glad you enjoyed it! If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Let me know how your journey goes! If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Great question Jason - it's hard to do! You really have to set boundaries with your personal life and find activities/hobbies which you enjoy to fill your time. Learning to say 'no' is key as well. Do you have any tips? If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Sometimes when associates ask questions after working through the problem and documenting the thought process, the seniors and managers say that associates didn’t try to problem solve in the performance reviews. How do you tell from someone who actually looked deep into it rather than wasted time or gave up too easy? In addition, as an associate, do they have to work within the budgeted time? Is it expected that associates become more efficient after the first month of learning?
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and you're 100% right, these are applicable to all office roles! Do you have any other tips to add? If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Could you do a video where you give us some tips or just tell us a story of a global mobility experience/international transfer, please I will appreciate it. Thanks, nice videos, keep following !
Glad you found it useful Mark! If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
This video is amazing, I can see myself as someone who needs help as regarding working with senior associates. How do you work with senior associate who wants you to figure everything out, have high expectations and have little or no time to talk things through with you.
If you follow the tips in the video you'll be fine! Work with your other associates/wider teams, and make sure you book time in the diary to go through questions.
How do you get assigned more work? I have the mindset that learning has monetary value so while in terms of hourly rates putting in more hours means I am underpaid, I want to put in those extra hours as it accelerates my learning. I am also going in to audit but tech side. What would you say is the right way to ask for more questions and the right way to get assigned or choose projects to help you learn more? I mean just doing the same tasks for more hours isn't going to develop your skillsets much - so how do I ask non-detrimentally and in a professionally beneficial way to be taught the next steps when perhaps they have only taught associates up to stage x ?
No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll do a video on this soon (hopefully by the end of the month!) as I've had a couple of question on this, but I think overall, a key mistake direct SA joiners make is trying to impose themselves to quickly. I'd recommend taking the time to adapt to the new work environment/team! Also, you may be interested in my new website, which will be filled with even more insider tips and knowledge. You can also sign-up to my newsletter or whack some time in my diary if you had any other questions you wanted to talk about! Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
I plan to apply to deloitte this year and your video was what I needed in case I make it. But do you think any of these 5 insiders should give it more importance?
Hi Fransua, that's great to hear, let me know if you need any help with the application! I think the most important are asking questions and looking after your mental health! If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
working at a big 4 seems overrated to me. I think since im in tech and business i try to transition to something like engineering since that is basically 6 figure at least
Good question! I think asking questions is key - you'll learn loads! If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Hope you enjoyed the video! I'll be releasing a more detailed guide on how to succeed as a Senior Associate/Junior Manager in the next week. Hit that subscribe button to keep up to date!
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My experience with the people working at Big 4 firms, myself included, are that you are largely surrounded by shallow, unhappy, toxic, competitive people.
I’ve worked for two of them and I’m now leaving for a healthier work environment. It’s good to get a taste of this environment when you’re young for, say, 2-3 years.
But for the sake of your fulfillment in life and your relationships and your own peace of mind, get out and never return. They’re very unhealthy places and you’ll see this type of feedback on many sites, like Glassdoor and the like.
Currently struggling as a senior at a big four and this is so insightful (two engagements in the span of 6 months with no previous exposure to subject matter). I see the areas I can I improve from establishing deadlines yourself when there isn’t one given and trying to think two steps ahead. Still learning, appreciate this so much
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I’m senior manager in EY. Will send this video to my team :) Thank you!
Awesome - please do! Are there any other tips you'd add to the video?
Ok, this hits close to home. Especially part regarding the Marathon approach. Working at PwC my 4th year right now and burning out at least once a year. I have had hard time saying no to projects, because of FOMO. I'm working well so my managers want me to be involved in almost every our project. So it went 40 hours to 50, then 60 and when multiple projects had overlapping deadlines, it eventually went to 100 hours per week.
But I'm getting better at saying no, just selecting only those interesting and try to get more balance.
I was very lost about how to succed in the BIG 4 because i was having a tons of questions that i don't find the answer but with your video i think i got my confidence in myself , for sure i will follow every tip you exposed
Hey Alice, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful! The big 4 can be overwhelming at first, but hopefully the advice in the video will help.
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
My brother gave the same advice of asking questions vs. not asking. Best advice I got!
Seriously, seriously good stuff! I feel like I could apply most of these tips to my previous jobs too! 😂
Thanks mate!
the big question is why we have such a hard time asking questions in situations like the ones you describe. The video is really excellent, I really enjoyed it
That's a great question Christian, and a really important one! The big 4 were very hierarchical before - think it's been a long standing cultural issue that is slowly disappearing
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, is there any other content you'd like to see?
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
@@JamesAlberts Yes you are right James
Some tips I knew before and some are new and very useful. Deloitte came into my campus for placement. I was searching for such videos only. It's very rare that TH-cam Suggest Us Useful Videos 😂
I'm glad you found it useful! Let me know if there is any other content you'd like to see!
I think this applies to every job. Great video to reference!
very good, i'm trying to deal with home office, without invading my personal life too much, but i confess that it's not easy, when i see it, i've been working in front of the computer for 10 hours.
Glad you enjoyed the video! What's the biggest issue you're experiencing at home?
Another thing is take organized notes so that you don’t repeat mistakes
Was worried this would be a clickbait title, but it was full of really useful information. Thank you for sharing - subscribed.
Nothing worse than clickbait - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Excellent practical tips for graduates in many industries too! Nice work James, really helpful video.
Thanks Mike! Really appreciate it.
Your perspective is super beneficial 😃 this is so inspiring to me as I’m just starting my journey! Really helpful tips 👍🏼
Keep up the great videos
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Let me know how your journey goes!
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
thanx buddy this was soo helpful and i love your content ! keep going all the best
Thanks for the kind comments!
Great video James!
Thanks Rachel! Glad you enjoyed it.
How do you balance your mental health together with your work?
Great question Jason - it's hard to do! You really have to set boundaries with your personal life and find activities/hobbies which you enjoy to fill your time. Learning to say 'no' is key as well. Do you have any tips?
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
great video, all very well explained and intuitive. I'm waiting for more videos like this. won another subscriber on the channel.
Awesome, thank you!
Sometimes when associates ask questions after working through the problem and documenting the thought process, the seniors and managers say that associates didn’t try to problem solve in the performance reviews. How do you tell from someone who actually looked deep into it rather than wasted time or gave up too easy?
In addition, as an associate, do they have to work within the budgeted time? Is it expected that associates become more efficient after the first month of learning?
Good tips and points to learn for working in an office environment, not only for the big four
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and you're 100% right, these are applicable to all office roles! Do you have any other tips to add?
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Could you do a video where you give us some tips or just tell us a story of a global mobility experience/international transfer, please I will appreciate it. Thanks, nice videos, keep following !
Great idea - will do Franco, it will probably be in early January as I have quite a bit of a backlog
this is a excellent tutorial to achieve success on any career path, these tips works for all career, its really important for associates.
Glad you enjoyed it! Are there any other tips you'd add?
Great video!
Thanks James! Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to see!
Thanks for the interesting video! BTW you have an interesting watch around your wrist. What kind of watch is it? :)
Thanks for sharing, extremely useful content
Glad you found it useful Mark!
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Thank you for your valuable inputs. I‘m soln becoming a Senior at a big four. Do you have any tipps how to coach new associates as a new senior?
Glad you enjoyed the video! I have loads of tips - I might have to make another video!
This video is amazing, I can see myself as someone who needs help as regarding working with senior associates. How do you work with senior associate who wants you to figure everything out, have high expectations and have little or no time to talk things through with you.
If you follow the tips in the video you'll be fine! Work with your other associates/wider teams, and make sure you book time in the diary to go through questions.
How do you get assigned more work? I have the mindset that learning has monetary value so while in terms of hourly rates putting in more hours means I am underpaid, I want to put in those extra hours as it accelerates my learning. I am also going in to audit but tech side. What would you say is the right way to ask for more questions and the right way to get assigned or choose projects to help you learn more? I mean just doing the same tasks for more hours isn't going to develop your skillsets much - so how do I ask non-detrimentally and in a professionally beneficial way to be taught the next steps when perhaps they have only taught associates up to stage x ?
thanks for this video! Do you have tips for newjoiners directly as SA? I’m afraid that Associates will think new SAs are annoying...
No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I'll do a video on this soon (hopefully by the end of the month!) as I've had a couple of question on this, but I think overall, a key mistake direct SA joiners make is trying to impose themselves to quickly. I'd recommend taking the time to adapt to the new work environment/team!
Also, you may be interested in my new website, which will be filled with even more insider tips and knowledge. You can also sign-up to my newsletter or whack some time in my diary if you had any other questions you wanted to talk about! Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
When you mention "busy season" does that refer to tax filing seasons?
I'm referring to the financial year-end for audit purposes/preparation of financial statements
great video, very informative
Glad it was helpful!
I plan to apply to deloitte this year and your video was what I needed in case I make it. But do you think any of these 5 insiders should give it more importance?
Hi Fransua, that's great to hear, let me know if you need any help with the application!
I think the most important are asking questions and looking after your mental health!
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
nice brooo continue
Thanks mate, will do! Let me know what other content you'd like to see.
Your video is very helpful. Are these experiences relevant in a similar environment but in Asia?
Yes, absolutely - they'll be applicable globally with minor tweaks!
Great tips - I'm just worried they would make me burn out?
It's definitely a risk, implementing these tips all in go one can add a lot of work, so I recommend you build them gradually!
Great video, keep them coming
Thanks Richard!
what if I met a senior has no patience to answer my questions
I had that before, it was hell… but I believe in karma. The way you treat people that are your juniors, will get reflected back eventually
working at a big 4 seems overrated to me. I think since im in tech and business i try to transition to something like engineering since that is basically 6 figure at least
It’s definitely overrated, but you do learn a lot - I don’t regret it
Nice. Just what I need ;)
You just wait - there is even more detailed guidance and tips coming!
Also, let me know if there is any other content you'd like to see (exam tips etc. is being edited!)
@@JamesAlberts Nice one! Super helpful and well put together.
@@tehgamist7139 appreciate it mate!
which of the 5 tips do you find most effective?
Good question! I think asking questions is key - you'll learn loads!
If you're after more content, I’ve just launched my new website/newsletter which will be packed full with even more insider tips and knowledge. I've also opened up my diary if you had any questions you wanted to talk about over a video call. Check it out 👉 www.jsalberts.com/
Excellent practical tips for graduates in many industries too! Nice work James, really helpful video,good
Glad you enjoyed it! Are there any other tips you'd add?