Company: EY
Date: 2010-06-29
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current

EY is a Great Place to be a Star
Pros: EY has an excellent technical bench.  Their depth is phenomenal and generally, the experts are approachable and willing to share.

The firm also in good on work/life balance to a point.  If you have any special needs, they are much less forgiving.  But for the average employee, the benefits package and the work/family boundaries are fairly well respected.

EY is also very good for people who are viewed as star performers.  They are carefully mentored and given the best work and a lot of help doing it.
Cons: If you are not a star, or if you fall out of flavor (which can happen at the drop of a hat), you are left on your own.  You will not get as much interesting work and your reviews will essentially keep you as a lower-tier employee, unless you find a Golden Ticket.

God help you if you fall out of favor.  The phone stops ringing, and even if you can find your own work, it won't be viewed as favorably.