Has anyone left their big 4 firm to go to a smaller mid size firm within a few months of starting?

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Don’t do it in audit, I started at a mid size firm and it’s way worse than Big 4

Worse pay, training, technology, benefits, and WLB. There’s less people so expect to be thrown around and utilized >100% of the time

Finally in audit, the experience gain is awful. You mostly work on small messy clients with no complex accounting issues or control work

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I can attest to that, you pretty much nailed it as far as the type of clients/experiences. I came from a mid size firm as well and now at Big 4. The hours are actually better and more predictable at Big 4 believe it or not.

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I did... It's been a month so far and I don't regret it. Loving the work life balance.

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I switched to an asset management firm. I went from SA to Manager.

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I’m trying to.

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I was already referred to some but got rejected

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I did not and regret not doing it

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