Got a job offer at PwC but a bit skeptial to accept after seeing the news about the tax scandal, what should I do?

[marcocardenas82]

@christabelle Ask for more money. Compo for the damage the job will do to your reputation.

 

[chemistrygeek]

@christabelle ULPT/ILPT - Take the job and become a whistle-blower with your insider knowledge.

 

[stephenb]

@christabelle I have worked with all the big 4 (client side) and PWC is a cut above to be sure. If you’re going to join one of them, PWC is the one to join.

KPMG also did a mandatory cut of everyone’s salaries during covid (I am based in Melb) - I believe it was 20% but the workload was the same. They were also unflinching about everyone maintaining performance which was particularly tough for those with young children who couldn’t go to daycare or school. All the parents I know who worked there were terrified of losing their jobs and most people I know either resigned or lost interest after the way they treated people so badly.

EY used to be good but the quality has dropped a lot. After PWC, Deloitte would be my preference based on quality of staff and output.

 

[alexatara]

@christabelle You should accept, knowing what Big 4 is like (a sweat shop in general).

The Big 4 firms will vary depending on what service line, city and your partner. PWC Infrastructure Advisory in Brisbane was thought to be crap in my circles, whereas Deloitte and KPMG were great. This would vary for Sydney and Melbourne. So YMMV.

 

[wonkyu]

@christabelle From a chat today with some mates who have also received offers. PwC had a huge walkout and are offering jobs to everybody and everybody.

Apparently toxic, but who knows.
They are desperate and you might be able to negotiate better terms… worst comes to worse you can always leave.

 

[shane26]

@wonkyu Big 4 is known to churn and burn people, applicants should do their research and go in with their eyes open.

 

[budiman777]

@christabelle Ask for more money.

 

[godly_wife]

@christabelle Lol your own government does that and worse. Whats your problem?

 

[k26]

@christabelle @ OP what kind of job? That makes a big difference

 

[overlordcatii]

@christabelle Arthur Anderson closed after the Enron scandal; PwC could do the same. I would avoid

 

[lina0531]

@christabelle Inside tax advisor job?

 

[eric1991]

@christabelle Who cares? You get paid, that's the most important thing. No way they would collapse because of some scandals.

 

[asyuertp]

@christabelle Tell them to give you more money or you're not accepting because of the tax scandal

 

[4bygrace]

@christabelle Disclaimer I work for a different Big 4 in Cybersecurity consulting

It depends on the section and how the partners of the section operate. I have some brilliant partners and directors who enforce a good work/life balance (I very rarely do overtime). The worst thing at the moment from the scandal is the increased focus on any potential ethical violations that have occurred and that PWC is likely to be passed over for a number of Fed Gov contracts.

 

[resjudicata]

@4bygrace Us cyber consultants are a rare breed though mate. Big4 know that at the drop of a hat we could go to a vendor or another Big4.

 

[zonyloo]

@christabelle More detail bro

 

[resjudicata]

@christabelle take it, good for your resume.

 

[rachel11]

@christabelle Sorry what tax scandal?