Company: EY
Date: 2008-09-10
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: current

Great experience and exposure, but the hours and workload are a grind.
Pros: Looks great on a resume, and provides great, on-the-job experience in the accounting industry. Combination of training, exposure, and growth is unrivaled in the accounting industry. When applying for jobs outside the firm, you receive instant recognition.
Cons: Long hours. Minimal to no compensation for working these long hours. Though busy season is advertised as three months in the winter, should you be placed on a public client, or client with a 6/30 or 9/30 year end, expect additional work load comprable to the winter busy season. From a staff's perspective, the hourly grind even appears to increase as you rise in the ranks.