I haven’t really been enjoying being an industry accountant. After 4 years in B4 audit and 1.5 in industry I’m really starting to think about going back to maybe a GT, RSM, or BDO type firm

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I was bored in public and found it repetitive. Now I'm bored in industry and find it repetitive, minus the bs of charge hours and busy season. I can't say I love public or industry, but at least I have work-life balance with my boredom

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This is basically my worst fear of going to industry. Haven’t done it, so can’t speak to boomerang experience, but I work at BDO right now and love it.

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Cont: My days are filled with their dull repetitive tasks, complex accounting accrual issues, and trying to figure out breaks on reconciliations. I don’t train people, mentor anyone, meet with clients and ultimately traded a single long busy season for shorter monthly busy seasons as part of the cycle. Any jump back to public or feel similar?

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Sure, what would you like to know? Feel free to DM if you’d like.

Maybe it’s time to try something new like consulting or not for profits or go back to school!

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