I quit my job at EY after 13 years to launch my own business. Here are the 5 lessons I learned from my Big Four career.

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Uber cofounder says AI means some consultants are in 'big trouble'

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Travis Kalanick joked about a future where you "push a button, get a consultant."

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McKinsey reportedly promoted its smallest new partner class in years amid a consulting slowdown

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McKinsey promoted around 200 people to partner this year, a substantial drop from 2023.

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EY is set to cut 150 senior consultants as the Big 4 battles slowing demand

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The layoffs will affect managers, senior managers, and directors in the 4,700-person unit.

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'Big Four' salaries: How much accountants and consultants make at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY

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Even an entry-level consultant at the "Big Four" can earn over $200,000.

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More PwC partners take early retirement amid consulting slowdown

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PwC is restructuring its UK operations under new boss Marco Amitrano.

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Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC make up the Big 4 — here's how they compare

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I'm happy I got laid off from Deloitte. The physical and mental toll wasn't worth the paycheck.

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Cierra Desmaratti says she felt unsafe to open up to colleagues about her feelings of burnout.

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I was fired from Deloitte after 18 months. Here are the mistakes I made as a new grad.

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Eddy Gramajo (not pictured) was fired after 18 months at Deloitte.

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Another nail in the coffin for 'Summer Fridays'

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PwC has gradually decreased its Summer Fridays perk in recent years.

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