Low paying and overtime is required - Senior Associate BDO Employee Review

1.0
Oct 12, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Big firm Some people are nice

Cons

They run this place like a slave camp. 60-80 hours a week is expected and you’ll be called out on it if you don’t do it. Pay is extremely low compared to the other similar companies. They keep repeating how much money they’ll make if we work a lot of hours but we get no bonuses or anything. Definitely no life/work balance. If you’re starting in this field, look somewhere else. Trust me!!. Even if the other companies make you work similar hours, you’ll get paid a good chunk more.

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5.0
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Pros

great team with great leadership and fun office vibes

Cons

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3.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Consultants were not overworked, and people are generally staying in their own lane. Strong knowlegeable teammates and lots of internal resources to grow. Work life balance was good.

Cons

I left during a time of transition, since the top practice director retired and the EBA leader took over as interim leader. This interim guy seemed to be waiting for something to take any action with current resources, and he was not too interested in rallying or figuring things out as a team. If he had expectations, they were never communicated to me. The lack of clarity was very challenging for me personally, and it came off as a lack of support. I think others in the team probably feel similarly.

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