Pros
PWC is one of the "Big 4" accounting firms and provides all of their employess with excellent salaries, benefits and challenges. The Chicago office is large, but since i spend most of my time out on audits, I don't spend much time there. I feel like I am surrounded by an educated and qualified staff. The work week is manageable and the vacation time is adequate even in the first few years of employment. I am overall glad that I accepted a position with PWC. The years that I will spend with this company will open the doors to many other firms and corporate work in the future.
Cons
Work Place Climate One of the biggest downsides of working out of Chicago office is that there is a very cutthroat attitude among many of the associates. As with any business that operates under a partnership, rivalries arrise. The partners tend to gravitate towards their own circles and create a work climate that can be intimidating at times. Audit Audit Audit My first couple of years were spent on audits which is not exactly the most titilating work. I would reccomend that you know exactly what type of accounting you would like to get into to before you accept a job with a large accounting firm.