Not compatible with extraordinary people - Risk Specialist KPMG Employee Review

3.0
3 Dec 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You get to work at larger corporations and make connections.

Cons

The piramid scheme wants your to stay low as long as possible. Even by exceeding expectactions by 5x, you cannot expect quick progression. You do not get what you are worth. After founding my startup I made in the first year 5x more than at KPMG - this points that my value estimate of myself was spot on. Bonus nothing to do with your performance: "Year, you did an utmost fantastic job, but you are already the highest payed person at your grade in the whole contry, so we are going to be socially aware and give you the lowest possible bonus". Is this socialism??

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5.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good learning environment, the teams help support your development when you're new, and they take you under their wing to succeed in your role.

Cons

It is a grind, work-life balance can become nonexistent, and it can be draining.

4.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It might sound cliche but the Pro for me is the people that I work with. I'm lucky enough to be staffed in a team with great leadership. Managers are actually willing to coach junior members and be a real mentor. I very much appreciate their efforts.

Cons

Long hours and office politics. This is pretty basic and obvious for any public accounting firms. Every time a quarter end, year end, or a special filing is going out, you can expect 10-14 hour days. It might be fine in your early career but it gets really tiring after a few years.

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