Got a Big Four audit internship but my peers are making me doubt if it is actually a good move. Am I wrong to be excited?
Long story short, I got an internship in audit at one of the Big Four companies. I was super thrilled because I think it is a great opportunity and I am genuinely interested in the field. However, now I am questioning whether my perception of this might be wrong. When I mentioned it to some of my peers, I got comments about salary in audit not being good, about having limited perspectives if going into audit, and generally a pitying attitude from them. My career adviser stays neutral, but I am afraid they are just glad I got something because others are struggling to find an internship right now.
I would like some advice. Is my view of audit as a good way to enter the finance world wrong? Is my impression of doing a Big Four internship too optimistic? Did I make a mistake accepting the offer? I would love some advice because I was very certain before, but now I feel myself swaying, like am I doing something wrong?