Is better work life balance a good answer for why you want to leave in an interview or does that make it sound like you can’t handle stress/ your complaining?

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I think it depends on where you’re going. If you’re going to another accounting firm where that is likely not the case, I wouldn’t bring it up. If you’re going somewhere where you know will have better hours and the person you’re interviewing with doesn’t seem like a huge grinder, then fine to bring up. Also, if that’s the reason you’re leaving and you really want the place you’re going to to have a good work/life balance (vs just really wanting to leave your current job and needing any new job), then it may be a good indicator to see how they react to your saying that. Regardless, I would just be a little careful how you say it. Something along the lines of “While I still want to work hard, I’m hoping to go somewhere with a better work/life balance than what I currently have. I’ve learned a lot these past few years and am grateful for the experience but am at a point in my life where I’d like a little more time to spend with my family.” Will come off better than just saying something like “I want a better work/life balance because I’m sick of working that many hours.”

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Depends. I bonded over that with the controller I interviewed with because she used to work at a B4 and left for the same reasons. Maybe someone who doesn’t have B4 background won’t understand why that’s really important

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Yes. If it’s important to you, you should bring it up. If it’s not important to that company you will end up just as miserable at your next role

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