"I studied accounting and data analytics at college. As a student, I saw the Big Four route as stable and structured, and our professors advocated for us to get jobs there. They warned that working these jobs and the transition from college to back-to-back meetings would be difficult. I started a full-time job at PwC in September 2023, after graduating from college. I was excited to join the workforce, but I didn't know what was in store for me."
"During my first busy season, I was getting a lot less sleep. I went into the office three days a week. Because I lived about an hour and a half away from work, I'd have to get up early to get to work at 8:30 a.m. I'd have my first meeting at 9 a.m. and then either have back-to-back meetings or do a lot of Excel stuff. The first time I heard we were staying past dinner, I was fine with it."
A 23-year-old from New Jersey studied accounting and data analytics and viewed the Big Four as a stable, structured career path recommended by professors. The individual began a full-time role at PwC in September 2023 after college. Initial months involved training, followed by intense busy seasons from January–March and July–September featuring back-to-back meetings and strict deadlines. Long commutes, early mornings, reduced sleep and frequent late nights during busy seasons produced increasing overwhelm. After experiencing two consecutive busy seasons as an auditor, the individual transitioned to a Fortune 500 company prioritizing improved work–life balance.
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