Currently work at a national firm (BDO, RSM, GT) and have an offer from a Big four with a similar comp. Ive been thinking about it for a few days but cant seem to make the decision. Would appreciate any advice you can give or pros and cons. TIA.

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Go to big four then switch to HL or AM later for more money

Stay in your firm and nothing changed

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Does A&M only hire talents from big4?

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I'd go to A&M over big 4 at your level

happier with the culture and attitude towards WLB, overall it's fairly similar. Less big auction style deals in mid market = more exclusivity deals = better timelines/deadlines = better WLB

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