Anyone any advice? I joined the corporate finance team around 2 years ago and feel very burned out. I have decided to leave but im unsure what kind of roles i should be looking for with a better WLB.
I’m open to non m&a / finance roles, as i believe its probably hard to find something in that field with better WLB. Based in Dubai & 5 YOE

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have you considered seconding to other teams internally? what i’ve experienced is cultures shift 180 between teams, even within Deals. a secondment will give you a change and also another data point if pwc is where you’re good or you need to move all together.

FYI was in a similar position 2 years ago kpmg london. moved from TS to Strategy and my life changed

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