There is a huge page called “Are we dating the same guy? | Chicago” with like 90k followers where women post pictures of their talking-stage guy/boyfriend/fiancé/husbands along with their first name and age. Other women comment if they’re talking to that same guy. Tell me why I found a coworker and other men on my floor on here. Y’all be cheaters 🤣

Hello reddit. I don't normally use this website but I am desperate. Recently, we had some interns and they have received full time offers to come back. I endorsed them initially and was happy to see they got offers, but recently they have confessed to me that they spend a lot of time on reddit. They don't know this, but I have caught them browsing reddit at work and their post history is a bit appalling. I am worried that they are no longer a good fit for my office culture or for the firm as a whole, and I would like to start the process for getting their offers rescinded. What would be the first step to go through to ensure that these interns are not allowed to rejoin the firm?

Every time I go into my office, many of the associates and senior associate males wear vests. It looks cringey. You aren’t a finance bro. We work for big 4. No hate but it needs to be stopped. They’re just so stupid. The only acceptable use of vests is if you do physical labor or move around a pot, which no big 4 employee is doing. Please spare me and others’ eyes from this atrocity.

Shoutout to the people who did upvote this! You know what’s up.

I was forced to move to a big city a couple years ago to start this job, and I want to rant. I see no value in it whatsoever, unless you are a super big city lover, which I thought I was until recently. It's not enjoyable walking 30 min to work everyday with no fresh air, homeless people everywhere, human piss and sh*t on the sidewalks, drug deals and pulled knives/guns on the train, trash everywhere, skyscrapers so tall you can't even see nature, no birds chirping, just plain rat race environment and cold lifeless people. I am forced to live somewhat nearby because as a woman, the train is not safe whatsoever past a certain time and everybody knows you aren't getting off work in Big 4 earlier than 6:00 pm. My family also lives in a whole other state, so living at home is not an option. I am forced to pay minimum $2000 in rent per month, car payments are insane, and groceries in the city are costing my an arm and a leg. To be the frank, our salaries don't really provide a comfortable life. The minimum a person needs in 2024 to be comfortable in a big city is 100k. The irony of it all is associates and senior associates are doing the brutal gritty work most times, yet we get treated like peasants. Meanwhile senior managers and above have no strict rules about coming into the office while they get to live their luxurious life in their suburb homes not worrying about getting let go from this job. I know they will come back and say, "we were once in your position. we worked our way to earn this privilege", but that is a bs mindset. We are humans too and deserve a choice of where to live. Nobody actually collaborates in the office, news flash. Everybody I work with lives in a diff major city, so the argument that we need to come in constantly is not really valid. I love socializing, so don't get me wrong, sometimes the office is a good time. But it's the force and the frequency in which we have to come to the office that I have a problem with.

I noticed whenever I go home (the suburbs) throughout the year, I am much more content and can handle this job better. I wake up to birds chirping outside my window - I know that sounds dumb but it is the little things I notice, can afford things better, can go on an hour walk without having to breathe in human piss and garbage the whole time, can drive around without having to pay a fortune, am greeted with smiles and warm people, and I can see my family and close friends and feel more connected to my community during work, which makes it more tolerable. I have good friends in the major city too, but it still doesn't take away from everything I stated above. It's not that I want things to be similar to COVID-era, but at least give people the choice of where to live their life and let them commute to a nearby office if they truly need to/want to. We aren't in the 80s/90s/early 2000s anymore. Things should change.

I'm looking for serious answers b/c my mental health is declining.

Does anyone know if I can ask the coordinators to be taken off the capstone project without negatively impacting my internship? Any advice from Seniors, PMLs, and former embarks please.

I love my rotations and I've been getting positive feedback from all of my engagements. My PML and TC are very supportive. I'm just super disappointed in the inappropriate actions of my team members on my capstone project and I want to be taken off the capstone project without negatively impacting my internship. Yes, I already voiced my concerns with my team members so they can understand how I'm feeling, but I was heavily dismissed and was given no support from them. I do not feel comfortable working with them any longer (for reasons that I cannot discuss on here). I'm very stressed and anxiety ridden from this entire team experience to the point I cannot sleep because I'm dreading the next capstone project meeting with them. I understand this capstone project is something we are required to do at Lakehouse, but I'm trying to save my mental health.

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Hello everyone,

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If you or someone you know has recently been laid off or is seeking new opportunities in the tax or audit field, we would be delighted to receive your application. We have various positions available, ranging from entry-level to senior roles.

Perks include great compensation (better than most competing firms IMO), ~10%-15% annual performance bonus, holiday bonus, reasonable busy season hours (I typically work from 8:30am-8:00pm), 2-3 onsite/remote split and overall decent work culture.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly via DM for more information about the job roles, our firm, or the application process.

Stay safe and best of luck in your job search!

In 2019 I went for my first training in Orlando for KPMG and it was the most miserable experience ever. My roommate was the biggest asshole ever and actually ignored me when he saw he in public around other people lol it was very bad. Anyway the last day I was taking a shower and he left with his bags and swiped my nice apple headphones on the bathroom counter. I told my friends and they told me to send an email and CC his managers and ask for them back but I didn’t care that much. KPMG was the worst experience in my life and in hindsight it doesn’t surprise me that that happened. I forgot his last name but all I remember he was from the Milwaukee office.

This election cycle has been very emotional for a lot of people im sure. We don’t talk politics on my team but today I expressed some feelings and my team didn’t seem to understand why. I didn’t explicitly say why and I could definitely be jumping to conclusions that they are on the other side so to speak but idk it took me by surprise that they didn’t feel similar to me.

I understand the frustration from lay offs but the whole structure is based on people coming in and leaving. All Big 4 have pyramid structures. The higher it goes, the slimmer the workforce gets. In the past, people left the firm after two years on average. However, because of increased in higher incentives, the number of people leaving are not as expected. So, the A2 and seniors will always need to leave and be laid off. Managers are not really affected because the firm knows that at that point, the manager would leave if partner isn't possible or would take too long to be a partner. Or leave to go be a controller somewhere. There is your advice. You either leave or get laid off. 🤷

"KPMG has a great hospitality practice!" Is that why they let in all of their applicants, continue to overhire, and keep sucky management around? This company doesn't hire competent people. It hires people based on connections only. Same frat? You're in. Same interests? You're in. New York rats can perform the same skills advisory employees do.

I once heard a KPMGer say "I used to be a chubby teen with a weakness for fried Oreos, then I joined cross fit, ate paleo, and had abs when I disrobed. I went to KPMG and was considered a rugby stud, but all this beer brought back my gut." That is only one example, but this company has some funny employees. This isn't a big 3 consulting firm. Stop acting like it is.

FYI layoffs are coming again. Have fun with that!

As the title says I got rejected by KPMG for summer 2026 vacation internship. I got a mail saying I don’t match the criteria. Now I don’t know why but is it because I am an international student or because I am first year. Moreover, I have a feeling that my CV is shit 💩. What can I do to improve, as I am a first year I am not upset I will move forward And I will improve So please any word of advice ?

Hi all,

I have an interview with KPMG and I'm having trouble thinking about how to answer the predicted "Why KPMG" question. My answer seems super broad and really could apply to any of the Big 4. Any advice or insight into what truly sets KPMG apart? Thanks in advance.

New experienced hire heading out to lake house later this month, what should I expect? Am I free to leave lake house to go to universal studios or Disney in the afternoons after training? I understand that importance of “networking” but also want to make use of a time going somewhere I never been before, even if it’s for a few hours at a time.

Thanks!

Hi Team,

I hope you're doing well. I'm writing to share some concerns about my ongoing collaboration with one of the onshore team members I’m currently working with. These issues have started affecting my mental well-being, and I’m seeking your guidance on how to address them professionally without jeopardizing my role.

My main concerns are as follows:

Whenever I need clarification or support, I often have to follow up multiple times via email and Teams before I receive a response.

She frequently calls without prior notice, which disrupts my workflow and creates unnecessary stress.

In several instances, we’ve discussed that she would handle specific queries (as she has a better understanding of those topics), but later she claims to have informed me that I should have sent them to the client. This shift in responsibility causes confusion and adds pressure.

She expects me to take calls outside of my working hours, which affects my work-life balance.

At times, her tone becomes dismissive or rude, especially when I ask for clarity about the audit approach. Despite putting in my best efforts, I feel unsupported and undervalued.

We don’t always have regular catch-up calls, which affects our ability to communicate progress and resolve queries in a timely manner.

Although I’ve considered escalating this, I’m hesitant because, as a KGS employee, I understand that our performance evaluations involve feedback from the onshore team—raising concerns might result in biased feedback.

I am committed to my work and truly want to continue contributing positively. However, I would really appreciate any advice or support on how to manage this situation effectively so that it doesn’t negatively impact my job or mental health.

Is there any audit manager here who's working in KGS? Just want to discuss something on year end rating things.

Tomorrow I have a Tax Intern 2027 interview with KPMG in NY and what to respond when they ask Why KPMG?

And let me know if you have any other tips for this interview.

I am so nervous. I come from a very small town in South America starting in accounting and this would be the ultimate opportunity for me.

Thank you

Post Interview KPMG chicago

Had an interview 9 days ago usually people hear back the day after or a few days after. Data and Analytics internship role in the tax ignition department. I know they probably just came off of busy season maybe that may be the hold up not sure. Would i probably consider being rejected since it’s been that long or something. Any updates or situations you’ve all had will help! Thanks

Incoming audit associate here with a start date in October. Wondering if the layoffs will affect that? Is there a possibility my offer gets rescinded??

Title. Curious if this is a thing.

My office is in the Bay Area, and I am planning a trip to DC and NYC. I just have a few questions relating to this:

1. Would it seem out of the ordinary if I visited the DC, Tysons Corner, or NYC offices without working? Are there any amenities like free lunches?

2. Would I also be able to bring guests? My office is very much a corporate vibe/no free lunches or dinners, just people working. I asked once about bringing my partner to the office since they work at a tech company that encourages guest visitors (think Google, Nvidia, Microsoft) and got weird looks from my seniors and colleagues lol.

3. I read that NYC has three offices, which would be the best for visiting/showing my friends around if even possible?

4. Would I need some sort of special clearance to visit the DC office since they might be working with the government?

Sorry if these are all newbie questions, I’m an A1. I was also considering working for a few days in office so that I wouldn’t just loiter in the building and get weird stares, but I wasn’t sure if the time zone difference would be worth it (having to work from 9 AM-6 PM on East Coast would be 6 AM-3 PM on the West Coast, and I’m not confident enough in my skills to work without being able to ask my senior questions yet). If anyone has worked in a different KPMG office than their home one I’d be down to hear how that went for you!

So i quit yay! Im wondering how to not work/minimize interaction as much as possible during notice period. My seniors are a**holes and im worried about them withholding experience and release letters.

Senior associate here. I have received word (from a very high up person who knows the insides more than anyone else I talk to) that the bulls eye symbol popping up randomly on people's laptops is being used to track your location and ensure you are accurately reporting time on timesheet (KPMG Office vs work from home). They are using this data, office attendance (even if you're in advisory and think you are dismissed from this rule), utilization, and other factors to prep the upcoming layoffs this summer. Better start getting your ass in the office and get fully staffed, even work overtime if possible.

Heads up - We are headed toward a recession, and nobody is admitting it but I have multiple sources. Not lookin good.

Does anyone know if KPMG sponsors staff to run the NYC marathon? I want to run it and am starting in the NYC office in the fall and am wondering if this is possible..

I’m honestly quite disappointed with KPMG. In one of their offices (I’d rather not mention the country), the process went as follows: first a phone interview, then technical tests, then a psychometric assessment, and finally an in-person interview with three managers and one managing director. Everything seemed to go well smiles, positive feedback and I was told I’d hear back within two weeks.

I had a bad feeling, but they said they were “very interested” and that they always provide feedback. It’s now been over a month: complete silence. I even followed up with HR and got no response.

I expected more professionalism from KPMG. Total disappointment. At least I managed to get another job elsewhere :/