I watched a Senior Manager get laid off after 15 years at the firm, and they were given ten minutes to pack their desk and leave. Loyalty in this profession is a one-way streetL. I’ve been staying at my job because I felt loyal to my partners, but seeing that happen has completely changed my perspective. Is anyone else pivoting to a mercenary mindset?

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Yes - Deloitte also let go of a number of long tenured Senior Managers and it’s changed my mindset for sure. I also felt a sense of loyalty to my partners but it’s becoming more a transactional relationship now.

Loyalty in public accounting is far longer than gone… do whatever is good for you

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