PwC reviews

This firm is a Partnership entity rather than a corporation. Partnerships have too many chiefs, and very often takes a lot of energy to accomplish goals. For example, US Partners can't enforce rules globally. IT leadership has never been able to find a way to earn the trust of their staff. They have never succeed in this space. Since 2000, the firm has gone through several strategic restructuring and outsourcing. Partners established an aggressive goal to increase profits in a few years, where technology has been an increasing expense and required a new solution. The firm outsources to India as much as they can. Looking to technology workplace environment over time, the outlook has been getting worse compared to how it was in year 2000. The annual performance evaluation process does not have a code enforcement team to ensure "existing guidelines" are followed. The evaluation process seems well structure, however, it is well manipulated by leadership. The performance improvement plan process is not structured at all. It is a gray area leaving room to many questions and a system manipulated by savvy management. If the staff disagrees, the firm does not provide an external mediator nor offers a process to appeal. Be reminded that HR works for the firm, not its employees. Do not expect a fair game. Sophisticated workplace bullying occurs in very few departments, but does occur and nobody can protect you from the predators. After reviewing the above pros & cons, and taking into consideration that no workplace is perfect, this is still a great place to work!

Lack of subject matter expertise of most employees besides project management Very political 99% of the project work do not require an MBA degree Most of the time, I am just bugging the client to see if they have completed their task Nothing but a glorified soccer mom making sure project team has completed their task on time on most projects You do not gain any solid technical skills to leave PwC; after a fews years you are stuck there because you lack any subject matter expertise in anything unlike your peers in other consulting firms You tend to get pigeon holed based on your experience prior to your MBA degree Looking to leave but lack the necessary experience besides project management skills