I got my bonus, and while the number looks great in my savings account I don’t feel great about it. My friends in marketing are making slightly less but actually have time to go to the gym and see their families. I’m terrified that if I stay another year, I’ll be too high-priced for the chill senior accountant roles I actually want. Is there a specific sweet spot in terms of years of experience where you have the most leverage to leave?

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I have the same feeling too. I always wanted a high pay job and once the money hit my bank account, it didn’t feel good as I expected. If you want to leave, then start applying now. Market is rough right now and it’s hard to land an offer.

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Why too high priced? You can take a pay cut if you need to. Since you are thinking about leaving, I would recommend investing/saving future raises so that way you don’t get stuck if you do need to take a pay cut to leave.

You want to be a lifetime senior accountant?

Being able to support a family comes before adding a few extra hours of weekly family time.

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