How do you escape a toxic project in Big 4? I am on a project where the directors and partners are under constant pressure so they blame juniors. I need to get out but don’t want to burn bridges or appear as if I can’t handle the project

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Escape may be hard and, in toxic situations, may turn you into the scapegoat.

The best thing to do is CYA. Document everything including what you’ve been asked to do, risks/issues you’ve escalated, etc.

There will be someone who will be pushed under the bus. Your goal, unfortunately, is to not be that person.

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Don’t have experience in Big 4, but can you rotate once on a project? If you’ve been there long enough and have done good work, I’d say a “reputation hit” will be temporary. That said, maybe bear it till end of year review is over

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