Job Title: Data Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Submitted on: 30-Jul-03
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When I first begin working at Andersen as a contractor in 1993, it was a
big culture shock for me. I was familiar with working in a corporate
environment but now like that of Andersen. There was a certain standard
code of dress. The men had to always wear white shirts, long sleeve
shirts with a tie. The trousers had to be either black or navy. The
women could not wear open toe shoes, sleeve dresses or pants without a
jacket. No bare legs, no leather outfits, no low cut blouses or high
split skirts or dresses. The colors for the females were about the same
as they were for the males; black or navy.
I do recall asking the question or whether or not there was a union for
the administrative support staff at Andersen. I was told by one of the
older workers that if I wanted to keep my job and continue working for
Andersen that should never again bring up the question regarding unions
or any thing related to unions. I took that advice and never ask the
question or made any statements towards union again.
In some departments within Andersen, one could always sense the stress
and the competitiveness that was going on between co-workers. There was
a step on whomever you can to get what you want and where you want to be
attitude. Some departments demanded that you worked overtime to get a
project completed. I recall several times of working 72 - 80 hours for
one week, plus coming in on Saturday and Sundays.
The people at Andersen were okay to work with but like any company, you
had the back-stabbers and back-biters. You had those who delegate the
assignments to others and take credit for a job well done. But if the
job was not well done or a partner did not like the results/outcome
believe me, the whole group heard about it and paid the cost for it.
Over my almost 10 years at Andersen, I have seen many changes take
place. The changing of the guards, sort of speak. When the guards
begin to change then the attitude and the environment changed. When
young partners with new-age ideas were given control, the whole entire
way of thinking and operating at Andersen changed. The dress code, the
way we worked, the offices, everything.
When we went from the traditional "Big Brown Doors" to the "Orange
Sphere" which resembled an orange, everything begin to crumble and go
down hill. The "Brown Doors" stood symbolize strength and integrity.
The "Orange Sphere" was just out there, a way of looking for something
new, a break away from tradition.
Quite a learning experience that will never be forgotten for years to
come. Working for Andersen, has taught made me a stronger person both
mentally and emotionally.
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