EXPECTATION VS REALITY OF WORKING AT A BIG 4 CONSULTING FIRM | THE TRUTH | KPMG | AUSTRALIA | GRAD

[@successbysanjna]

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[@fallendeity8841]

These consulting firms need to be held more accountable. They sit there telling other businesses how to run their organisations yet theirs cultures are flat, expectations of workers to work ridiculous hours up until the late hours of morning.

[@successbysanjna]

HAHAHA very true aye!

[@Onix64]

That's totally true, I worked as a programmer analyst for Deloitte Mexico some years ago and was a very stressful experience, not worth it!

[@huongcouture]

Thank you for not holding back on the actuality in audit. Really appreciate your channel

[@successbysanjna]

My pleasure - thank you!!!

[@babarismaily6949]

Hi, They basically treat you like a college student. You have assignment everyday and you have exam day to finish the work.

[@successbysanjna]

Pretty much! haha

[@gerardjosephjavier8283]

Its actually true that there is no work life balance in the audit but its actually fun at the same time because I am learning. :)

[@tasbihaliaqat4062]

Completely agree. There is literal no segregation of social-work life but its still challenging and a good option to take up to exceed in the Accounting and Finance world.

[@successbysanjna]

Totally agree, but only to a certain extent can it be fun! Alot of my friends who worked in audit, said it was fun too but only for a certain time. They were having to work long hours everyday and they quickly burnt out.

[@adamclarke2304]

As the 3 of you professionals are in agreement on this topic, I have a question as a first year Accounting and Finance student in college. Is there a certain point you get past in the Big 4 where a work-life balance is attainable ? For example you take up a position that has a certain level of seniority where you can pick and choose your own hours ? Also, how high does the salary really go in the Big 4 ? Do you guys really work under partners who are earning 6 and even 7 figures ? Thanks so much guys, hope yous can inform me !

[@tasbihaliaqat4062]

@@adamclarke2304 I am not 100% familiar with the salary estimates, it is something which you can see on various websites as they provide a realistic average. However, for the balance between work and life at higher positions, from my own experience of seeing Directors, Managers in the top 10 firm I work, the answer is no. They are also working after office hours even on Saturdays and till 12 am in busy season. So as Sanjana said, it is fun only to an extend where you are experiencing a rush of realistic audit work rest it is very tiring.

[@alivensyde5484]

its fun to be a slave?

[@Starrynigh88]

Being in the Big 4 working as IT Consultant I have never ever traveled. Thanks to Microsoft Teams & Zoom. I think travel is only for management consultant not for IT until and unless something is broken down badly.

[@ByMagdaYT]

My friend who work in one of big 4 company works in a room without windows most of his time as that's how much he works and I thought it's only in Poland but wow! It's everywhere 😳😳

[@successbysanjna]

Yep unfortunately its everywhere :(

[@dnlktmnn]

In Munich, germany we have such a great Office! Cant complain

[@ByMagdaYT]

@@dnlktmnn good to hear that 😍🙈

[@joslyngoro5048]

Thank you for the information in this video. I really wanted to know what it is like at the big 4.

[@successbysanjna]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@ItzSkyyylineeeBabyyy]

Tbf I am in Amazon going to a big 4 soon watching this is very similar to Amazon we've had our culture from military background and the reality is it's long hours but it is fun!

[@successbysanjna]

I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

[@CureMewBlueberry]

you've definitely had a really negative experience working for a consulting firm- but luckily not everywhere is like that

[@successbysanjna]

Yeah agree, this is purely my experience and I know some people don't have negative experiences which is amazing! I hope no one has to go through anything like this.

[@Rupshione1]

Bless up Sister!💡💷

[@MagDrag123]

Wow, as someone with a technical background, consulting sounds like hell.

[@babarismaily6949]

Hi, Thanks for drawing a picture. Very nice of you.

[@successbysanjna]

Welcome 😊

[@jarinsubah2669]

Are you able to do a video on how you got your banking job so quickly? What recruitment agency? Did you write to them or did they write to you? How did you build that connection etc.

[@successbysanjna]

You can check out my "risk manager by 24" video - I explain my career progression in there :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqi0koKAeslqZ80

[@lizardking392]

Boutique consulting - it's the way to go!

[@deepakadhiraaijog7387]

What do you mean by boutique consulting ?

[@anubhavganguly5838]

How about tax? Kindly pitch in some inputs about tax. Thanks!!!

[@JaneParkerBowls]

She wouldn’t know about tax

[@nandubiju5899]

14:38 Honestly being a ACCA student , Now I’m actually discouraged 😂🤦‍♂️

[@successbysanjna]

awww sorry to discourage you, but I think it's important to know the pros and cons of doing something.

[@nandubiju5899]

@@successbysanjna absolutely 💯

[@jessicaleigh9876]

Hey I love your videos so much! Your defiantly an inspiration:) I’d like to join the graduate scheme maybe in consulting or Human Resources. I’m just wondering what your job entails like what is your day to day responsibilities:)

[@successbysanjna]

Thanks Jessica! I have actually done a video on this explaining what risk consultants do - you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2qmmOloNmtack

[@happyuniverse5721]

What did you major in at university (during your undergrad)? Thanks! Love your channel sooo much

[@shanilranka1683]

Which is the next step after working in big4 audit for 5 years ? Where can you switch with same or higher pay ?

[@successbysanjna]

I have a video on my channel which talks about the Exit Opportunities - please give that a watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqrOg4Gcdp2kkJo

[@shanilranka1683]

@@successbysanjna okay thanks , will check and comment on that one

[@ollieking31]

Big 4 grad schemes now are just impossible. You pretty much either need a relevant degree or be ridiculously bright. Anyone else, no chance.

[@successbysanjna]

Not necessarily, I had a single Commerce degree and no I was not ridiculously bright. They are actually so open to people who are from different walks of life. Have you tried applying?

[@ollieking31]

@@successbysanjna Yeah, currently in application process for a lot. Have been rejected by KPMG at video assessment stage, but I know they actually mark the video answers using AI... why would I want to work for a company like that? I guess I’m just bitter😅

[@liilaastf5176]

​@@successbysanjnadid you have some relatif that worked into these firm?

[@JaneParkerBowls]

If the client places weren’t in city, whereabouts? Western suburbs?

[@successbysanjna]

Regional :)

[@shaznewa752]

What about digital consulting

[@ShubhamGuptatheincidence]

is rsk consulting and audit/assurance together?

[@successbysanjna]

It is essentially the same based off my experience of working at the Big 4, but I know some places might have this split up - just make sure you do your research :)

[@hangyu6557]

Hi sandra I want to ask you as a 13 year old what should I do now in order to be a CFO in the future. Because being a CFO in the future is my dream

[@successbysanjna]

That's awesome to think like that at such a young age! I would suggest getting into the finance line of study and work to ensure you get there. There isn't certain things to study but I would recommend searching some CFO's on LinkedIn at big organisations and see what they studied and their work experience :) Hope that helps!

[@hangyu6557]

@@successbysanjna thank you will always be a fan

[@shaznewa752]

Study Bcom (finance) or Bachelor of business science in finance. This is wat we have in our university Universities have different names for degrees sometimes but say you want to major in FINANCE when you research or ask people. But I also think an accounting degree can get you there.

[@nicene787]

will you be at a disadvantage if you did not graduate at go8 uni ?

[@successbysanjna]

It depends what you want to do after Uni...

[@nicene787]

@@successbysanjna what about for accounting/finance industry?

[@TheGoodSon89]

It should be called 'BIG FAKE' not big 4

[@successbysanjna]

HAHAHA

[@nocode659]

🤣🤣😂Never big 4

[@jaesy8890]

As a manager at westpac do you really need 6 ads for a 15min video?

[@successbysanjna]

Just remember the content you're watching is for free, so I'm really not asking for much. Hope you have a good day!

[@jaesy8890]

Just remember the platform you choose to upload your videos on allows people to watch them for free. It’s funny that you make it as if I’m some entitled person when I’m helping you earn the extra money by not choosing to use adblock...

[@hokageenergy9599]

@@jaesy8890 hahahaha such a karen

[@xDerProd]

@@jaesy8890 sheesh who cares, people need to make a living. Also don’t know why u need to mention ur a manager at westpac lol

[@jaesy8890]

@@xDerProd sheeeeesh cuz she is a manager, ur just embarrassing urself by coming at me with no context and half a brain

[@sujitaamgain1495]

Yo girl 💖💖💖

[@successbysanjna]

Thanks Girl! x

[@apolaki94]

Say no to family and kids

[@JaneParkerBowls]

Which big 4?

[@successbysanjna]

KPMG

[@julianacosta4541]

Violation of human rights! lmao

[@CAmotivation.1]

R u indian

[@successbysanjna]

Maybe :)

[@shanilranka1683]

Please share your linkedin id or where can I reach out to you ??

[@successbysanjna]

Happy for you to reach out to my email if you have any questions - [e-mail]