Interesting. But of all the 'specialised industries' which do you recmmend to pursue?

First question, do you think you're mature enough, and are wise enough to be able to endure such punishment? Frankly said, when I first started work when I was 20 (i graduated with acca at 20), I really had a huge culture shock migrating from a full time study environment to a working one. Presently, I think all the big 4s demand much out of their staff (in terms of commitment and willingness to learn), and after what I've been through, and what my juniors have since been through, I don't think many are able to take such pressure. I've seen many break down, cry, quit, and all end up bitter and disillusioned.

Now, I'm not discouraging you, and I think if you can take the pressure, and is willing to sacrifice a few years (you may easily wave it off as 'JUST' a few years, but it's not), I definitely encourage coming out at 20. You mature faster, and if you screw up, you have more time to recover.

But when you come in at 20, please do start with the right mindset. (many of us come in not suitably mature, which I am guilty of) Work on your appearance (it matters, alot!), try to be pleasant to have around (and smile/laugh alot!) and be tactful.

Also, be prepared to feel stupid and like there's a whole world to learn in the first 6 months. (but try to figure it out on your own). As a fellow PwC-er (and i'm sure any other big4), I do not think highly of people who needs to be spoon-fed and can't figure things out on their own even after a little guidance.

Hahahaha... hardly the best thing in the world.

Means no.

The way I see it, it should be the firm's loss, too bad for them. So why bother?

Because we're only human, and as strong as the rock may be, given enough time, constant dripping water will bore a hole through it.

next intake 1st march, iinm, full jor
Wait for the 1st june intake then.

How's peak treating everyone? Bad?
I'm being driven nuts by the quality of my juniors (the lack of it)

My peak lasts till June.

Anyone still working?

Hebat Hahahahaha. At least some chillaxing after all the stress and rushing

Gahahaha, I've always liked guy staff more than ladies. They are always hardier and more capable of taking shit.

And this may sound sexist, I'm always more willing to mentor fellow dudes, because I feel like it's a brotherhood thing, where bros help out bros. LOL

This post has been edited by ThanatosSwiftfire: Feb 26 2011, 11:33 AM

I don't like ppl who can't think for themselves. I value the ability to solve their own problems, which generally speaking, guys are better at this.
There are a few very lovely female staff who are very capable of solving their own problems too, but these are few and far between but when u get them it's really nice

OH? Tax dept? Which floor?????? (i'm at 9!!)

I'm in audit though CIPS hehehehe...

Lower pay, similar workload (for pwc penang at least), lower exposure, but overall better lifestyle

Hmm spotted some lengluis for the assessment today

What CY? -_________-

I'm already an employee, but I bumped into some of them early morning when I was getting my ticket stamped by reception

audit is exhausting ><