Any quitted big 4 right after a year? I got delayed with good rating but with the reason of not getting enough experiences (I took 3 months study leave). I also got assigned to busy files and for 70% of my file I worked till 10/11. Since WFH starts I completely lost the boundary of work/life and got depressed.
I realized it's not the life I want and I got burned out and cried all the time. During COVID I realize it's hard to find a job... any suggestions? I can't hold on anymore

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I also want to leave but feel stuck cuz of COVID and the lack of universal healthcare

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Not B4, but left BDO after a year and haven't looked back. There are plenty of options!

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We had two associates who started in September, quit already so it is not abnormal! I also experienced the same feeling as you in my second year as a staff when COVID first hit during last busy season - burnt out, cried everyday, and felt completely alone and drowning. I think some people get lucky and get staffed on good files, but unfortunately for us we got staffed on busy files. During my study time off I took some time to reflect and realized this is also not worth it for my mental health and not where I saw myself in the future. I finally pushed myself to look into job postings and apply for opportunities and recently got an offer. I know especially with COVID it seems daunting that there are limited opportunities, but it’s definitely worth a try. I recommend brainstorming pros and cons of leaving + staying and assess what choice you want to make. Good luck OP, all the best and take care of yourself 🥰

Thanks for sharing your experience Deloitte1 and congrats on getting your offer! I’v started to look at job postings and hopefully will be able to get out soon

It’s all about perspective here. Take a breath. You’re not stuck, in a lot of areas the job market is actually pretty hot if that is the direction you need to go. WFH has been tough on a lot of people. Step back from the work a little and keep the perspective that it’s just work. It will always get done. Always has and will continue to long into the future.

Thanks PwC1! Ya thought I made it too serious and just gave myself too much pressure. Eventually work is just work and should have never lived to work

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