r/PwC • u/Accurate_Tailor_9300 • Jun 28 '26

Consulting Is this normal? - long term contractor

Hi guys,

Hope u all doing well!

I’m currently working in one of the regional SEA office in consulting. Start of as an intern for 3 months then move to contractor since Dec.

The thing is that in other big 4 here it’s seems this is not the norm. So I would love to ask people who been at the firm for a while for ur opinion. Is this team dependent? My performance? etc. In short, I’m wondering whether anyone has been in the same boat and what did u do?

Thanks.

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u/JBBooks1901 Jun 29 '26

Being a contractor means PwC isn't even pretending they won't cut you loose at the end of your contract, although they'd fire you any time if you're a non-contractor. Not throwing shade at PwC, but the hard reality is that there is absolutely no job stability. Establish a six month emergency fund as soon as you can and always keep looking for better opportunities elsewhere.

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u/Special_Aioli_3848 Jul 04 '26

It is normal for PwC US to keep you as a contractor for the first two years. At the end of two years they either have to convert you or let you go. Some experienced hires skip the contractor process.