[Never_Give_Up1]

Anyone out there work for McGladrey? I just received an “firm offer” from McGladrey and a “soft offer” from Deloitte. Deloitte reached out to me and said I was going to get an offer, but they need to get approval from corporate headquarters since they had to create the opening, and once they get approval they will extend a firm offer. Anyone out there ever work for both? If you work or have worked at either of these places what do you like/dislike? I like the people at both places and think working for both would be great. I am just having a tough time deciding between the two.

Any input would be appreciated, thanks!

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[Anonymous]

I've never worked for either, but if all important things are equal (salary, benefits, commute, likability of employees), then I would probably go Deloitte just because the name has more clout.

[Anonymous]

I've never worked for either, but if all important things are equal (salary, benefits, commute, likability of employees), then I would probably go Deloitte just because the name has more clout.

[W_HAMILTON]

I haven't worked for either, but when in doubt, I would probably go for the Big 4, so I'd choose Deloitte (assuming that their “soft” offer is legitimate and will not be rescinded). I have heard that even the “Plus Four More” firms (GT, McGladrey, BDO, and ???) have crazy workloads, so I'd probably go with the larger firm, all things being equal.

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[W_HAMILTON]

I haven't worked for either, but when in doubt, I would probably go for the Big 4, so I'd choose Deloitte (assuming that their “soft” offer is legitimate and will not be rescinded). I have heard that even the “Plus Four More” firms (GT, McGladrey, BDO, and ???) have crazy workloads, so I'd probably go with the larger firm, all things being equal.

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[Anonymous]

What state are the firms located? You have probably already heard this but choose where you feel you would fit the best. You will spend a lot of time with these people and it will go a lot better if you have more in common with them.

[Anonymous]

What state are the firms located? You have probably already heard this but choose where you feel you would fit the best. You will spend a lot of time with these people and it will go a lot better if you have more in common with them.

[Never_Give_Up1]

The tough part is that I know people in both firms and I am an employee referral on both companies. One company is bringing me on as a Senior the other as an experienced hire. But in 6 months I will be bumped to a Senior at the other. I am leaning toward the experienced hire and not senior because I have been out of the game for 2 years and I would almost prefer the 6 month adjustment before I am managing new hires, even though I think I could do it since I was a senior at my last firm. I would prefer not to say where I have the offers because I don't want it to get back to that location on my feelings. Internet is open and anyone can see and pass things on.

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[Never_Give_Up1]

The tough part is that I know people in both firms and I am an employee referral on both companies. One company is bringing me on as a Senior the other as an experienced hire. But in 6 months I will be bumped to a Senior at the other. I am leaning toward the experienced hire and not senior because I have been out of the game for 2 years and I would almost prefer the 6 month adjustment before I am managing new hires, even though I think I could do it since I was a senior at my last firm. I would prefer not to say where I have the offers because I don't want it to get back to that location on my feelings. Internet is open and anyone can see and pass things on.

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[futureCPA12]

Go with McGladrey. The BIG 4 I've heard is hell.

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Never give up!

[futureCPA12]

Go with McGladrey. The BIG 4 I've heard is hell.

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[ruggercpa2b]

I would not turn down the Mcgladery offer until you hear from Deloitte. I had a soft offer from Deloitte 2 years ago and then then they did not approve the team to hire on a new staff so I ended up with no job. Luckily for me I had not given notice to my job at the time so I was safe.

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[ruggercpa2b]

I would not turn down the Mcgladery offer until you hear from Deloitte. I had a soft offer from Deloitte 2 years ago and then then they did not approve the team to hire on a new staff so I ended up with no job. Luckily for me I had not given notice to my job at the time so I was safe.

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[Never_Give_Up1]

Thanks Rugger for that little nugget of info. The people on the inside are pretty much telling me it is guaranteed, but I am not counting my chickens until the eggs hatch. I am glad you gave me that info. If I have not heard back from Deloitte by the time the offer expires then I will act as if it was a no.

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[Never_Give_Up1]

Thanks Rugger for that little nugget of info. The people on the inside are pretty much telling me it is guaranteed, but I am not counting my chickens until the eggs hatch. I am glad you gave me that info. If I have not heard back from Deloitte by the time the offer expires then I will act as if it was a no.

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[KADFC]

Can someone define the difference between the two? I've never heard of “soft offer” before.

“We think it could be possible to give you a position in….”?

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