Busy season is definitely taking a toll on my mental and physical health and I’m looking to get out soon. I’m an S1 in audit and I’m looking for better job opportunities with work/life balance and hopefully a remote position. Any recommendations on where I can transition to aside from industry accounting roles? I’ve been in industry before but would also like to know if there are other options for me. Thank you in advance! :)

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Maybe consider leaving to a consulting role/firm? That's what I've done, much better compensation and great WLB!

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Haha no worries! Yes, I’d love to know more about this and reach out to you. Thank you so much!

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What are you looking for in life besides work life balance? Is there a compensation level you would be happy making for life? Like if you are only looking at work life balance, go work for the government in an accounting role, you will work 40 hours per week no more, no less. If you want high compensation with consistent growth, public accounting is what you need to stick with, if you are okay with average work life balance, but also only average compensation, go industry.

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Will do, thank you so much!!

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