Ever feel like accounting gave you structure, but stole your imagination? I’m trying to picture new paths for myself and drawing a blank.

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I have a hrd time ever picturing myself finding balance and happiness in a career. Definitely jaded.

Yes!! I'm just trying now to at least be more of the person I once was. Hoping for better WLB at this point just by leaving PA for industry

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