I am currently a Senior associate in private in Real Estate Tax. I worked at big 4 (PwC and EY) for 4 years (2 as associate and 2 as senior) and switched to private because I was completely burnt, and was just better for my family. I have been in private for 3 years now, and while my WLB is significantly better and the pay is fine, I find myself considering going back to public, as I think the work itself is more enjoyable to me. Curious if anyone else has gone through the same?

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I went back to public after working two years at industry. WLB was wonderful but career progression was so slow.

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Stockholm syndrome is a thing

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I am in private too I want to go back to practice but I do not want to give up my flexible work hours I constantly feel like I am doing nothing. I love my current job it just feels like I am missing something.

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I think it makes more sense to take on a seasonal role in addition to your current role, start working on a side business or go for promotion at work or look at that next role. Going back to public is a mess and work life balance is a constant challenge almost a myth much like managing your own schedule.

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That’s 100% the case. I would then consider the age of your kids and your wife’s input if you can truly grow a career in public or just try to move to a higher position elsewhere.

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I would say think of why you left public accounting in the first place. If you can live with those things, then go back.
I would find a side hustle. You can also go back to a smaller public accounting firm with wlb. I am about to leave public for private myself.

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Please can you help me with a job at Deloitte I'm a chartered accountant just moved to Lagos

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Then build value other ways, home improvements, hobbies they call it building a life lol

Please can I help me get a job at PWC I'm in Lagos State and I'm a chartered accountant

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