Working at PwC in Chicago, IL: 18 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Chicago, IL Area

"I have worked on PWC for the last 5 years"

"I have worked on PwC since 2016, I started as a junior associate and I´m very proud of my improvement in the company, as I grew up with the help of them, they gave me the opportunity to learn about teamwork, improve my knowledge on this area, and many other great things"

"Great organization that offers outstanding growth. Leadership avoided layoffs from COVID-19 for over four months. Plans for a post-COVID layoff are in process."

"Good work culture. But low work life balance. Low pay for the amount of work done."

"I worked at the Chicago office of PwC, LLP for six months (short-term contract). It was the best experience I've had so far in my contracting career. It started with being engaged with PwC by being included in firmwide emails of events/activities that I could get involved with. I was invited and encouraged to attend the holiday party. I felt that my input and suggestions were heard and valued. At the Sr. Associate level, I was properly assigned to projects and felt truly valued as a member of these projects. And, this firm values employee having balance in their work life. For example, team members are encouraged to take walking breaks throughout the day, gather for team outings, and had friendly health challenges."

"Bad work life balance. Good networking scope."

"I have worked at PwC for the last 3 years"

"Amazing company to work for. Love the work life balance. Helps candidates grow in a professional services environment by giving exposure to different clients, different projects. My overall experience is amazing. I have built the best relationships with so many people from different backgrounds. The only drawback is the compensation and time to grow."

"Great company with great people, learning culture, mentorship and growth opportunities. Steep learning curve but good set of people to work with."

"good company to work for but no work life balance"

"Good place to work if you are a newly minted accountant. Hard work, long hours, and the firm is often ethically challenged."

"Since 2013 Sept, I have been working with PwC."

What do you like about working at PwC?

"The nature of audit work is a team-based environment, but individual responsibility and drive are just as important as the team effort to complete the tasks."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The best way to succeed and to progress is to work hard and proactively take on more responsibility."

What don't you like about working at PwC?

"Promotions to management positions are based on the ability to document accounting policies, and not on the ability to manage teams and multiple jobs. The entire system is very inefficient and demanding on the staff when a manager has poor project management skills."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide more transparency around pay and compensate employees in a way that aligns with their billing rates."

What do you like about working at PwC?

"I like having great people to work with, and a great system to work on."

What don't you like about working at PwC?

"The division that I worked for was sold."