what happens once you are offered a job at e&y

@katrina - i could not agree more... the rates are killing us and our folks are more than eager to jump in and close those $35/hr deals. as for subsidizing projects - i've been on one too many of those - it's a shame... for the folks that read this... — read more 

Response to Vitrinna. I think the comment only reflects her ignorance about the subject. It is true that the firms need to cut costs and E&Y is not an exception. But I think what most participants are voicing here is that E&Y is not what it portrays... — read more 

any news on e&y for west coast consulting?

As a former EY Senior Manager laid off in the April round, i can confirm that severance and notice periods vary by level (and also within each level). Senior Managers by contract get a minimum of 2 weeks notice and 3 months severance. However, older... — read more 

I got both a call and an email for a 'discussion' with a partner on Friday. I've been unstaffed for about 11 weeks now (SAP/Pharma)... Not sure what to expect but it's not going to be fun. I am aligned with SAP so the job prospects outside E&Y are... — read more 

E&Y was always about a single thing: lining pockets of its partners. There is nothing more to it, as long as you serve that purpose you are golden. Once you start costing them money (instead of making money for them) - you are gone. It's a really... — read more 

Apparently all the layoffs this year are related to the fact that the partners are worried that they will not receive their full bonuses. I suppose it is some consolation to those on the unemployment line that the EY partners will be buying new BMWs... — read more 

I find it very odd that many, many of the people that are posting seem to be very shocked that there are chops in force in the Big four. Why would they be safe and immune from this economic downturn? It only makes sense that they would need to... — read more 

E&Y is not finished with layoffs, the worst is just starting. all of us are disposable and nobody cares... wonder who is getting their pockets full? greed... all prof svcs firms are greedy, partners are the ultimate example of greed, but e&y is... — read more