Is the grass really greener at the big 4?
I’m an L&E associate with 10 yrs experience (5 at current mid level firm). I have a high billable rate for my area, but my pay is low, and fairly stagnant. I love the people and have ok WLB. However, there has been a lot of turnover, and I’m increasingly struggling to meet my hours. I’ve been able to build a book for myself, but it doesn’t fill my hours. I’m constantly stressed about not meeting my hours, even though I am constantly asking for work.

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Only you know your situation, but one thing you won't struggle with at a Big 4 is getting enough hours. The work is there and, assuming you are competent, they will give you as much as you will take (and sometimes more).

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It would make me really nervous if I consistently didn’t have enough work, even after asking for more.

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I would take that as a sign that you will need to eventually find your way to another place unless you can grow a larger book in the near future.

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