BubblyKoala
BubblyKoala

What is the most important advice needed to survive in Big 4s?

Early in my career during my internship, I was in the elevator with a middle aged man with silver hair. He introduced himself and then started asking me about my experience here and my background. I duly responded to him. He gave me a very simple advice,

"There will be a lot of people seeking your help here. Do help them but always ensure you get credit. What is not seen is forgotten and did not happen."

I came to know that he was an extremely senior partner later during the day when I asked someone about him. This advice stuck with me throughout my career.

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GroovyCupcake
GroovyCupcake

Agree. But trust me such ppl who always hog for credit or limelight are the ones who make a team toxic. I do understand that his statement was more in terms of helping others but ensuring credit due is given.

DerpyRaccoon
DerpyRaccoon

Don’t over do it. Draw a line. The more you give, the more they are willing and happy to take.
Always try and keep your personal life and health first, otherwise years will go by infront of you screens.
Made the mistake of saying yes to everyone in the beginning, just so people will know me and appreciate my work. But it has costed me my peace and health.
If you’re good, they’ll know.

SqueakyTaco
SqueakyTaco
PWC13mo

Speak only when required, love yourself more than your project, always reimburse your project related spends, keep in touch with the upper management and learn anger management

ZippyDumpling
ZippyDumpling
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On the topic of helping people, can you help me get a referral for PWC? And how can I credit you for the same?

PerkyTaco
PerkyTaco

Bootlicking

JazzyDonut
JazzyDonut

Work for living not live to work

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