Company: EY
Date: 2015-08-11
Overall rating: 1/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Junior

Hell
Pros: some cell phone, health care reimbursement. of course, you'll need to pay tax on amounts reimbursed so there's a lot of caveats and exceptions, etc.  Social events each quarter but nothing of substance, feels mostly like all talks and no action.  I met someone who was suppose to be a guide but turns out they didn't want to provide any support. Although this person acted like they were giving support, but it's mostly just for show. While this is just one individual, I feel like it showcases the motto of the firm well: pretend you care. I feel like a lot of things are for appearances, pr, and marketing, but didn't feel like they were invested in individual employees.
Cons: poor guidance, poor support, poor transition, poor training.  high expectations without spending the necessary time to help individuals succeed. they expect smooth transition and integration without investing the efforts needed for you to feel like part of the team.  It should be a 2 way street, but it's not. It feels like I'm always trying to please them and they are never satisfied.  Feels superficial, no substance. and not interested in taking the time to have a conversation, getting to know the individual, provide support. They use terms like "deployment" and really takes out the human in human resources. It feels mercenary. I don't feel cared for or valued.  If the manager doesn't like you then you're out of luck and frankly it feels like I don't have a voice.  I asked to be transitioned to another position, another department, anything to try to make it work but frankly they were all turned down and really that shows that they are not willing to work with you. It feels like you have to please everyone, by hierarchy.  It's very hierarchical. They ask you what your rank is to determine your pecking order. Often, Senior Managers discuss gossip and none business related issues about other people that really showcases how intolerant they are and how they look down on others. And what kind of message does this show for the employees below them? I can only speak of those I worked with and some of them are very judgmental, looking down on others, and not accepting or even tolerating.  While at the corporate office, they say they are accepting of different groups, this lack of respect feels like a slap to the face. The corporate message says one thing, but the senior manager is saying something completely different and wants others to engage in judging others. It's a toxic environment equivalent to hell. It's a dog-eat-dog world there and I've never experienced anything like it and hope I never will.