Q: Big4 - Yearly salary increment

Any advice for facing first time peak

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any advice for facing first time peak

From a bro here

The following tips help me out during my time, may or may not be applicable these days..

1) Cancel all Friday + weekend plans and be prepared to dedicate all your time to work.
2) Be on the ball, chase people for things, don't let people chase you.
3) Status update your seniors / managers / bosses frequently. Even if not much to update, just ask for a 10mins check in session. In my experience if you update people, the meeting will be short and only go through main items. But if you let them ask you for update, they want to talk about everything.
4) Drink lots of fluid and stay hydrated. Besides, you can get more restroom breaks.
5) Have your firm reference materials readily available.
6) Have some snacks in your bag in case you need to nibble anytime during the day.
7) When in doubt, just ask. No stupid questions. If something doesn't look right, it probably isn't.
8) Take redoxon tablets daily if you have them.
9) Join all the meetings, offer to take meeting minutes. Learn how your seniors prepare agendas and lead the discussions.


Good luck!!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any advice for facing first time peak

The following tips help me out during my time, may or may not be applicable these days..

1) Cancel all Friday + weekend plans and be prepared to dedicate all your time to work.
2) Be on the ball, chase people for things, don't let people chase you.
3) Status update your seniors / managers / bosses frequently. Even if not much to update, just ask for a 10mins check in session. In my experience if you update people, the meeting will be short and only go through main items. But if you let them ask you for update, they want to talk about everything.
4) Drink lots of fluid and stay hydrated. Besides, you can get more restroom breaks.
5) Have your firm reference materials readily available.
6) Have some snacks in your bag in case you need to nibble anytime during the day.
7) When in doubt, just ask. No stupid questions. If something doesn't look right, it probably isn't.
8) Take redoxon tablets daily if you have them.
9) Join all the meetings, offer to take meeting minutes. Learn how your seniors prepare agendas and lead the discussions.


Good luck!!

Originally Posted by EDMWer

The following tips help me out during my time, may or may not be applicable these days..

1) Cancel all Friday + weekend plans and be prepared to dedicate all your time to work.
2) Be on the ball, chase people for things, don't let people chase you.
3) Status update your seniors / managers / bosses frequently. Even if not much to update, just ask for a 10mins check in session. In my experience if you update people, the meeting will be short and only go through main items. But if you let them ask you for update, they want to talk about everything.
4) Drink lots of fluid and stay hydrated. Besides, you can get more restroom breaks.
5) Have your firm reference materials readily available.
6) Have some snacks in your bag in case you need to nibble anytime during the day.
7) When in doubt, just ask. No stupid questions. If something doesn't look right, it probably isn't.
8) Take redoxon tablets daily if you have them.
9) Join all the meetings, offer to take meeting minutes. Learn how your seniors prepare agendas and lead the discussions.


Good luck!!

This is from a bro here not me

Goodbye, my dear friends who have braved the leap from the Big 4 into new chapters nursing, commercial accounting, hawker ventures, and Grab.

Your courage to follow your dreams inspires me, even as I feel the weight of missing your laughter, our shared struggles, and the camaraderie that kept us going through the most challenging times.

The office feels a little quieter, a little emptier, without your presence. But I know you will bring the same resilience, passion, and brilliance to your next adventures.

Thank you for the memories and for being a part of this crazy, unforgettable journey. Wishing you all the best as you soar in your new paths. You will always be missed.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Goodbye, my dear friends who have braved the leap from the Big 4 into new chapters nursing, commercial accounting, hawker ventures, and Grab.

Your courage to follow your dreams inspires me, even as I feel the weight of missing your laughter, our shared struggles, and the camaraderie that kept us going through the most challenging times.

The office feels a little quieter, a little emptier, without your presence. But I know you will bring the same resilience, passion, and brilliance to your next adventures.

Thank you for the memories and for being a part of this crazy, unforgettable journey. Wishing you all the best as you soar in your new paths. You will always be missed.

The hr email so many ppl using the same mail template. Everyone leave hr also sad. But then the next para is ask u all do clearance properly dont leave ur shyt here.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Goodbye, my dear friends who have braved the leap from the Big 4 into new chapters nursing, commercial accounting, hawker ventures, and Grab.

Your courage to follow your dreams inspires me, even as I feel the weight of missing your laughter, our shared struggles, and the camaraderie that kept us going through the most challenging times.

The office feels a little quieter, a little emptier, without your presence. But I know you will bring the same resilience, passion, and brilliance to your next adventures.

Thank you for the memories and for being a part of this crazy, unforgettable journey. Wishing you all the best as you soar in your new paths. You will always be missed.

Do you mean working for Grab as key appointment holder or working as Grab driver?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

The hr email so many ppl using the same mail template. Everyone leave hr also sad. But then the next para is ask u all do clearance properly dont leave ur shyt here.

hr send you email?

Originally Posted by EDMWer

From a bro here

The following tips help me out during my time, may or may not be applicable these days..

1) Cancel all Friday + weekend plans and be prepared to dedicate all your time to work.
2) Be on the ball, chase people for things, don't let people chase you.
3) Status update your seniors / managers / bosses frequently. Even if not much to update, just ask for a 10mins check in session. In my experience if you update people, the meeting will be short and only go through main items. But if you let them ask you for update, they want to talk about everything.
4) Drink lots of fluid and stay hydrated. Besides, you can get more restroom breaks.
5) Have your firm reference materials readily available.
6) Have some snacks in your bag in case you need to nibble anytime during the day.
7) When in doubt, just ask. No stupid questions. If something doesn't look right, it probably isn't.
8) Take redoxon tablets daily if you have them.
9) Join all the meetings, offer to take meeting minutes. Learn how your seniors prepare agendas and lead the discussions.


Good luck!!

lol number three is a legit good tip. Feels like you just gave away a bit secret sia

Most people end up “discovering” it for themselves as part of learning to work in corporate.

Have you all ever directly encountered in your reporting line any female high calibre all rounder performing CFO or Partner/Director in your work who’s able to handle stress like very well with zero problems?