Curious what timeline I should expect for finding a new position in this covid environment / recession. How long did it take to find a new job this year or how long have you been actively applying? I’m a CPA with big 4 senior tax experience, but trying to change paths to something like finance analyst or business manager (which I know can be pretty broad). Just trying to manage my own expectations for when I’ll be able to say good riddance to public accountings unreasonable expectations

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Took me about 2 months of active looking/applying/talking with recruiters. Interviewed multiple places - so could have gone quicker had I accepted a previous offer

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Aimed for accounting supervisor and eventually got it. I expected it to take a month or so, so 2 months was fine. Definitely takes time to find the role and pay match you want (sure you can get “controller” roles but in small companies and will make the same or less than you currently make in public)

Depends on so many things...do you live in a major metro area, are you willing to relocate, willing to take a similar salary or even a pay cut? I recently left with several offers that materialized pretty quickly. I personally know several other people who were in a similar situation. It just depends but hopefully sooner rather than later for you.

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Fair points PwC1. Live in MW midsize city, unwilling to relocate, but I’d accept similar salary

Agreed - most just want to place you anywhere so they get paid but there are good ones out there too

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