If you left a Big 4, how'd you do it? Do you regret it or was it the best decision you ever made?

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I left as a senior, sometimes I regret it because those who stayed are at a manager level now. However, I have a great work life balance and still make good money. I also feel less stressed and I now have a child so it’s a good trade off. I wouldn’t be able to be as involved with my child and work had I stayed at the Big 4.

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I left as an S3 to Cohnreznick. Got experience having 5+ ongoing clients at a time and financial statement preparation. Was there for a little over a year and now just transitioned to a financial reporting role for a $2B company going through IPO. Only thing I regret is not leaving a year or two earlier. I make way more money and work maybe 30-35 hrs weeks.

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Oh gotcha, misread it. Yea i’m in industry doing 35 hours and it’s great

I was at Cohn and was working 50 hours 😪

I left as a M1 to industry and it was the best decision for me, higher pay, better benefits and no busy season

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To each their own, right? Some want longer PA trajectory while others want to pivot to industry sooner rather than later. Different wants, different goals. Some boomerang back once they get a taste of the other side. Gotta venture out to see what you're missing/not missing. Is the grass greener or it is spray painted? 🤷

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Left as a senior to go to industry as sr. internal auditor. Never been so bored in my life, already put in my app to go back.

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Left as an S2. Got a raise and it's been the best year of my life. I love having actual work-life balance.

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I left and was scared that I would regret it! Moved to another consulting company. But I make so much more money than in audit and can never justify going back......and also progression at current company is so much quicker.

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