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Reply 60

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by Izan
What would you advise me to do? I can't make up my mind but I really do want a break.

You said spring start so I assume you’re starting GT in a few months right? No harm in taking a break

Reply 61

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by Joebidenfinatic
Yup they finally rejected me after 4 months of waiting lol. Got another apprenticeship so it's all cool though

wait so is there no more spaces for audit london?!

Reply 62

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by buldak
wait so is there no more spaces for audit london?!


This would be crazy if so, literally have my group assessment tomorrow. Gonna be a bit demotivating if at the end of it all if I was to pass (insha'Allah) that I'm just on a waitlist lol ://

Reply 63

Hey guys I’m currently doing the school leaver programme at a top 6 firm who are currently hiring, if you are interested in applying send me a pm and I can help you through the application process.

Reply 64

They filled their roles this fast because they never hire. No point going to a firm that has a terribly low client base

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by Joebidenfinatic
They emailed me saying they filled all the places

Reply 65

M8 you defo deserve better. GT is a shxt hole

Original post
by Joebidenfinatic
Yup they finally rejected me after 4 months of waiting lol. Got another apprenticeship so it's all cool though

Reply 66

Are you 100% sure you don’t want a rethink over gt? No offence but no point going to Big 8 unless being rejected by all Big 4. Huge gap between BDO and Big 4, needless to mention that of gt

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by Izan
I've already got my grade and signed the contract. I just want to take a break from work prior to starting, as I applied for the spring intake. Do you reckon it's alright if I leave my current job now and it's safe to do so or should I wait more?

Reply 67

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by Dontgo2gtuk
Are you 100% sure you don’t want a rethink over gt? No offence but no point going to Big 8 unless being rejected by all Big 4. Huge gap between BDO and Big 4, needless to mention that of gt

Why bro? What's up

Reply 68

I know this info because I used to stupidly work there, and I ended up working at PwC now. Is that convincing to you?



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by Hellokitty123abc
Where are you even getting this information from?From your username you’re clearly salty because GT doesn’t want you. Don’t put other people off from the firm because you weren’t good enough during the application process.

Reply 69

So how much do you know abt GT then? You work there?

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by Hellokitty123abc
If you want GT, go to GT. Don’t lose interest over a faceless person talking rubbish on a TSR thread 😟

Reply 70

So basically I worked there for 9 months and it’s been my nightmare. Poor management, strong hierarchy amongst collegaues, and most importantly, crappy client profiles. You spent hours and hours on pointless working papers, being unreasonably pressured by seniors, and end up learning nothing.

There’s another guy countering me. Use your own judgement to decide which is the best place for you. Wish you every success m8.

Original post
by Izan
Why bro? What's up

Reply 71

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by Dontgo2gtuk
So basically I worked there for 9 months and it’s been my nightmare. Poor management, strong hierarchy amongst collegaues, and most importantly, crappy client profiles. You spent hours and hours on pointless working papers, being unreasonably pressured by seniors, and end up learning nothing.

There’s another guy countering me. Use your own judgement to decide which is the best place for you. Wish you every success m8.


Every company has its flaws…the big 4 isn’t going to be any better but whatever suits you best go for it.

Reply 72

So this is the last time I replied to you. I worked there and my experience is genuine. What I doing is sharing my experience, that’s it. There’s no kids at TSR, no one will easily change their career aspirations because of just a few negative comments. Be straight with the fact, the Big 8 isn’t the Big 4, and they will never be, that’s it :smile:

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by Hellokitty123abc
Every company has its flaws…the big 4 isn’t going to be any better but whatever suits you best go for it.

Reply 73

Original post
by Dontgo2gtuk
So basically I worked there for 9 months and it’s been my nightmare. Poor management, strong hierarchy amongst collegaues, and most importantly, crappy client profiles. You spent hours and hours on pointless working papers, being unreasonably pressured by seniors, and end up learning nothing.

There’s another guy countering me. Use your own judgement to decide which is the best place for you. Wish you every success m8.


You said that you ve done 9 months but why did you end up leaving? Did you fail the exams or for some other reasons?

Reply 74

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by eclipsejr
Hey guys I’m currently doing the school leaver programme at a top 6 firm who are currently hiring, if you are interested in applying send me a pm and I can help you through the application process.

Hi, you’re settings don’t allow me to PM you.

Reply 75

Anyone here joining Financial Services Audit in London office?

Reply 76

Hi, does anyone know if there’s gc’s for Commercial Audit or Audit in general?

Reply 77

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by humairax
Hi i applied for the corporate tax apprenticeship and also made it to the digital interview stage, from what ive read its mainly strengths and skills based and then a case study where u summarise info (not too sure tho so best to check)

bit late, but how did it go

Reply 78

Any tips at all for the application process - planning on applying for 2024? :smile:

Reply 79

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by rehelpme
Any tips at all for the application process - planning on applying for 2024? :smile:

Honestly just be yourself, someone from Grant Thornton will call you before each stage to coach you and answer all of your questions. You have nothing to worry about. It really was a straightforward process ☺️

Whatever you do just remember their CLEARR values
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