I have been in industry for 1 yr after 5 yrs in public. I miss some coworkers and clients but overall this is much better. I make more money working far less hours. If I don’t move up I’ll job hop.

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For the record, all the things the senior managers and partners had me dreading about industry are non-issues. I have equal vacation, better parental leave, flexible hours, feedback, and do a great variety of projects.

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Same!!! The industry is awful myth is truly just a myth in my experience

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Welcome to the other side!!

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