very true regarding the inequitable distribution of profits...until you figure the following.1. the partnership group take on all of the risk of the practice including having inexperienced new hires chatting to cxos...(saw it happen once, very difficult to not winch as faux pas after faux pas fell from the young un's lips...- actually wait a mo...it was me...)2. the partnership group is the hardest to get into and the easiest to fall out of...(i have seen new partners get kicked out a quarter after getting the promotion...3. the work is good, and if it upsets you then the Deloitte kudos should set you up for a good position elsewhere...there is no kool ade to drink...its a good firm, it pays pretty well and if you want more...WORK HARDER...R