Has anyone left tax/accounting and maintained somewhat close to their pay or more while having better WLB? Never thought I’d say this but at this point I’m even considering going back to school to get out of this profession…Tired of the low pay and ungodly hours

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I feel like all tax roles have a “busy season” so WLB is never drastically different, although you good go into a GAAP/Book side role that would prob be better but it won’t be tax

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