Working at PwC in McLean, VA: 5 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in McLean, VA Area

"I've worked for PwC for over 8 years. I have been tremendously happy with the work environment and my opportunities, but recently have encountered roadblocks to continued success. I feel that PwC can be a great place for many people to work, but one must play the game to move up past a certain point."

What do you like about working at PwC?

"The group I am on stresses hours billed, and not always efficiency or effectiveness. Sometimes I get mutually exclusive demands for billed hours and the work I am performing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It is a good place to work if you can handle the lack of direction and expertise that some of management has. But I do not speak for all the managers. So far, about half of them have not been experts in their field. I feel like they just wing it the best they can. Again, that is not everyone."

What don't you like about working at PwC?

"People are really good friends; however, some managers do not know how to manage well and help you keep billed (which they are somewhat responsible for)."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would get rid of some of the personal metrics and incentives that can sometimes pit employees against each other."

"I love my job!"

What do you like about working at PwC?

"I like the flexibility the company gives to its employees."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"When interviewing with the company, be honest, personable, and express your willingness to grow."

What don't you like about working at PwC?

"My company is awesome. There isn't one thing that I can find to complain about."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"We have great leadership. They are fair to all others beneath them."

What do you like about working at PwC?

"They do little things like give out extra holidays. Or, this Friday there was free pizza on every floor at lunch."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Pay close attention to whether or not you're a fit for the culture."

What don't you like about working at PwC?

"There is not as much PTO as the other competing companies are offering."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think they are doing things very well. Take care of people when you can, and they'll return the favor when you need it."

"PwC - a secure place, where you will be challenged to grow."

What do you like about working at PwC?

"I like the flexible work arrangement. I'm on a 60-percent schedule, three days/week."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ideal for someone with a finance background."

What don't you like about working at PwC?

"I dislike the 50-mile commute, one way. We are only permitted to work from home one day a week."