I know another person that started last Friday 20th, she was confirmed by november and had to postpone her entry because of some issues with her job.
I am afraid that Mike´s situation is very similar, he had his confirmation few months ago but had to delay it due to a US Visa issue.
So, for those waiting for a rumour or a miracle, the thing is that those that were confirmed early this year or lately last year are getting into the last ab-initio courses planned before the break.
By the time I was working for EY I had a friend that joined EK during 2004, she entered a year after her final interview because there was a slowdown in courses due to an over-popullation of cc´s. So this is not the first time it is happening, for those waiting my advise is to do something else for the following 6-12 months until the situation reverts to normal conditions.
I wonder how many people got thru to the 27th DOJ besides Mike? Is someone else going on the 27th? or Mike will be alone in his class?
Cheers, enjoy the good life and do not bring a jacket...