A very competitive, results driven environment. I love the challenge and feel that other companies focus too much on "equality" and "harmony among all the employees." i thrive under this "semi-cut-throat" environment. Give me the challenge, and I will rise up to it.

People know my firm and know the reputation. If you can make it here, then you can definitely make it in any other company. The culture is very competitive, and even if you work hard and have strong talent, you need to learn how to work politics and have a Manager or Partner take you under his or her wing. If you can handle the stress, then you can succeed in this environment

The sharing of knowledge is highly encourage at EY. If you work very hard, and show that you can bring great value to the company, you will have access to senior managers or even partners. I think the great thing is that it is very rare for you to have access to Partners. Therefore, you know that your hard work is being appreciated when the Partner recognizes your achievements.

EY truly emphasizes their "people first" culture. As much as the work may be tedious, the people are truly awesome. Even as an intern, they take a lot of time to make sure you understand your role and your work. The people definitely made it a more casual and "fun" place to work. Also, the company is quite relaxed on dress, requiring business casual, so you could wear polos and khakis in the office. (If you are at a client, you may be required to wear a suit.)

Long hours, slave labour, highly political, old technology, people from an old world locked in a Big Four firm. Technology is backwards, you have to purchase your own monitors, benefits are almost nil.

Politics, Politics and politics.
A bunch of folks that don't want to change.
If you want to be productive, don't expect technology to be there.
The way EY does things is to throw lots of people into it and who survives.
Blaming culture.
Hugh resistance to change.