Pros
I have worked in the Atlanta office for over two and a half years. When I first started, the office was very small and did not have partners. During the past two years, turnover has hurt the office, making certain aspects of the job more difficult and unorganized. However, most of those who left contributed to the culture improving. Within the last year, two new partners have been hired. Since the leadership changes, office morale has significantly improved. The leadership team in place truly cares about each and every employee as well as making the Atlanta office a great place to work.
During my time in the Atlanta office, I struggled with deciding if I should leave due to the lack of upper management and structure when I started. However, since the change in management, most of the issues that we experienced in the past have been resolved. With the leadership team now in place, processes and procedures have become more streamlined and we now operate in a way that an office should. We no longer experience a lot of the administrative headaches that were dealt with in the past. While not all problems can be fixed overnight, I am very pleased with the progress the office has made in just a year. I do not regret my decision to stay. I am very hopeful about the direction of the office and I am excited to be a part of the continued growth. The entire culture of the office has significantly changed and only for the better. I feel that I am a very valued and appreciated employee of the office.
Due to the smaller scale of the office, I have been exposed to far more than my peers in other McGladrey offices within the firm. While at times this has been challenging, I believe it has benefited me and will continue to benefit my growth as a professional. When I first started I did not see the advantage of being in a smaller, startup office. However, I see now the Atlanta office has a lot to offer, no matter what level you are.
If you are looking for somewhere to start your career or somewhere to further your career at a faster pace, I would highly recommend coming to work in the Atlanta office.
Cons
The Atlanta office currently shares certain functions such as HR and recruiting with other offices within the region. Once the office is large enough to support these roles, the Atlanta office will have them in place.
Gaps in experience level can cause frustration at times. However, this also allows employees to be exposed to more than they would be in other offices.
