If I want to get out of the Big 4, but I want to keep the money about the same and not tank my career, what's the next best place to go? What have been people's experiences when "downgrading" firms?

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What rank are you and how much are you making

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Downgrading my career. I went to RSM and then a non/top 20 were both mistakes. Public accountants still work like dogs. Just stay until senior, suffer for 1 more year and go private

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Happy to have a chat if you are interested in opportunities at Clearsulting

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If you’re still liking client service, there are plenty of consulting firms that probably pay better and provide more variety of work. Stout, Embark, Clearsulting, Cross Country, Embark, etc.

Really? I didn’t interview with them. What is it?

Are you currently earning 6 digits? What is your current position? There are medium-sized, well-performing firms that offer higher salary rates. Coming from the big 4, you might have a good chance of easily getting a slot.

I don't see it as downgrading if it improves my quality of life tbh...but just haven't found that yet so I'm slogging in this role

That's a complicated situation. Are you earning 6 digits? If so, you'll have a hard time finding a job with the same pay.

Hi! It's not gonna be easy for sure. Keeping the same amount of money is already difficult.

I went to RSM from EY. Was a major mistake. My director wanted BIG 4 quality with half the resources/ budget. If went lower to small boutique firm and am getting paid the most of the 3 and have the best work-life balance / treatment from the team. I make much more here than I did at EY/RSM

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