Is Big 4 still worth it? I really enjoy where I am at right now with my current work life balance, but would a big 4 on my resume really help my resume that much more?

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If you have work life balance and like where you are, I think you’ve answered your question.

Also, does your current firm provide you upward mobility?

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Stick with what makes you happy

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NO. I was in the same exact thought process. I worked for a saas with a culture that almost loved work life balance so much. I had better health benefits there too. It was a positive culture and had team bonding activities (on site too). I thought I needed it on my resume and now I’m dying to get out.

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If you’re happy I don’t see a reason to leave, but if you plan on exiting to industry just know a Big 4 name could open more doors. Really depends on your goals. I left big 4 for a boutique and couldn’t be happier with the decision, but I went into that knowing I was going to be limiting my exit opps down the road.

Do you suspect your W/L balance change as you grow with your role? If so I hope your comp stays competitive. For resume, I guess it depends on what you want in the future as well.

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