6 years in Big 4s across different geographies and I feel tired of doing multiple clients and the busy seasons every year. Also, unable to envision myself growing in a big 4 with no work life balance and no aspirations of becoming a partner in future.
Thought of switching career lines but could not find anything that interests me so might continue with IT Audit but other than big4s are there any industries hiring in Canada (would prefer remote job).

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