Company: Deloitte
Date: 2016-09-05
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: current

It's a relatively good place to work
Pros: For the most part you will work with bright, talented people on relatively interesting projects. It's also possible to take advantage of various trainings to improve both your technical competence and leadership skills. You may have access to a number of relatively good trainings at Deloitte U (they can be a bit corny) so it's best to find a way to get the most out of it as possible. Overall it's a relatively good experience but I'm not sure it's worth a 5+ year investment (you have to stay at least 3 to get a promotion and at least 2 for a decent bonus). If you're looking to join Deloitte, learn to manage your own expectations and you'll have a relatively good experience.
Cons: Not all projects are staffed appropriately (true with any Big 4 firm) but the expectations are you will work 60+ hours and pretend that the firm adheres to flexibility and predictability or work-life balance. And there are a lot of 'graspers' (managers especially) who are working their way up and on your back so be prepared. Lastly, your NETWORK is everything. Other firms reward client work and people management skills, but Deloitte rewards those who network whether they have good client work or not. Even at DU, you MUST network. Best advice is to find a niche and hope it pays off. If not, plan your exit after the September bonus clears.