Deciding between two offers:
1. Local city government (Senior Accountant) - Hourly but annualized to around $98k. 5 days in person during 6 month probationary period then option to telework 2 days a week. Great benefits, standard hours, but an hour commute each way.
2. Industry (Staff Accountant) - $100k, 2 days in office, team is supportive on WBL (40 hr works are standard).

Any advice on which to choose? I’ve been at Big 4 for 2 years with my CPA. Burnt out and just looking for a chill job.

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I personally could not handle the hour commute every day during the probation period.

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Industry hands down.

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Go binge parks and rec, govt job will most likely be less stress and more consistent hours but could have less upside long term. Any variable comp / bonus?

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