About to Start-Need all Advice Possible!

Hey Group,

I'm about to start at a Big 4 in Chicago and would love some advice from you experienced guys on things I should watch out for, things you wish you would have known, and things you wish you could have done. I'm all about having as much information as possible so any advice you could possibly give a fresh start would be appreciated. I also didn't do a internship so this will be all new to me.

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I don't have any advice, but if I remember correctly, you are starting at the same firm that I will likely be interning with next summer in Chicago (haven't formally accepted the offer but almost positive I will). Congrats!

 
Art.Vandelay

I don't have any advice, but if I remember correctly, you are starting at the same firm that I will likely be interning with next summer in Chicago (haven't formally accepted the offer but almost positive I will). Congrats!

Thanks Art!

 
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