Hello, I am in my mid 30s have worked for accounting firm for 4+ years and am looking to move for better pay. I interviewed at two places and received an offer from both but now I am confused with decision making. Please help a gal out!!
Offer 1 - another accounting firm with great opportunities, awesome PTO, 17 holidays and 2 weeks off

Offer 2 - industry / private company offering same pay as offer 1 with work life balance with less PTO and hybrid position (3 days in office and 2 wfh)

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Is the two weeks off in addition to the awesome pto?

Yes, they said the firm closes for thanksgiving for a week and 4th of July week

If money is the focus, then consider option 1 until you find your niche (industry/interest where you want to grow your career), get promotion and go to a company that pays more than the same level as an accounting firm. It’ll come. They try to poach auditors, trading $$$ for WLB, but you can have both.

If same pay but one provide hybrid. Then take the hybrid. wFH is essentially PTO sometimes.

Having worked at private companies Vs an organization, I prefer an organization because of the structure aspect and better growth opportunity. But it depends on what’s most important to you at this stage of life, because work/life balance is my #1. Working at home is #1 for me, but I have a pretty big family to care for is why. Best of luck.

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