I have a chat about a senior accountant position on Monday. Nothing super formal, just a round 1 with the recruiter. I'm almost 25 and just got my CPA. The reason I'm quitting my current job is being stuck with my staff accountant position and our former controller's tax compliance work. 8-6, no pay hike and I sometimes get after-hours calls.

How would I diplomatically phrase this decision to dump the unhealthy workload?

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You are currently posting as works at

Just saw this wording on a LinkedIn post - “I perform best in environments that prioritize sustainable success healthy boundaries”

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This is literally the perfect answer. Thank you for sharing this. I am adding this to my notes to use in the future.

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Just say you are looking to expand to another indusry or area of accounting. No need to mention the toxicity

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Don’t add too much. Keep it simple. Just say you’re looking for new opportunities, etc. if they ask.

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People don't want to know the weeds of it. They mainly want to know if you're qualified and a good enough fit. Keep it simple, Sam (KISS).

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8-6 is toxic??

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