I moved from a top 10 firm to a Texas based regional firm. I’ve been struggling with the fact that the regional firms leadership thinks small. For instance if a client comes over from a top 10 firm they bid at their minimums which are sometimes $20k+ less vs go in at a somewhat reasonable middle ground. They also continue to buy small 1040 shops with minimums that are much lower than ours and it creates so many headaches. Any tips on how to survive or is this a sign it’s not a fit for me? Cont.

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Unfortunately it won’t get better. You have lifers that don’t know anything but their way of doing things and if you have ideas or thoughts on how to change things, being vocal will normally put you on the fringes as not being a team player. They’ll say they want input and feedback but not really. Either have to just keep your head down and accept it or get out. It’s unfortunate.

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We have 35 partners so some of them nod their heads in agreement but if doesn’t seem like anything changes.

Not sure what size firm you’re at but the main reason I went smaller is work life balance, but I find I’m still working 2,500 hours a year total, so it’s not much better than a big firm. I will say they’re more ‘friendly’ and ‘people focused’ so that’s nice at least.

I will admit it’s nice not dealing with big firm politics but I also feel like I’m surrounded by simple minded people here.

What city?

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