I’ve been working at a mid-size firm for the last 3 years and I’ve been enjoying it but there’s a part of me that wants to challenge myself at the big 4. Is it worth applying or should I just stay where I currently am, a place that I know I like working at?

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Agree with above - if you want a new challenge then go to industry. Why move to another firm when you already like yours? Big 4 isn’t a glamorous thing. You should have other reasons for wanting to move

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Ya just give it some thought first as to what you actually want to do instead of just thinking it’s helpful to have on your resume

My humble opinion about the Big 4 is that you start your career there. Learn a lot, network, and get the credentials on your resume. Then you get out after a few years. Of course, some people love it and will stay, but I feel that’s the minority. That said, too, it is an experience.

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Are you saying I should or shouldn’t go for it then?

If you're 'enjoying' public accounting, I would not move to big 4.

It's a personal opinion. But years ago when my husband graduated college, I begged him not to apply to big 4. He did...for his ego. And then he regretted it literally every day until he left after 2 years. I'm sure some people like it though.

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Thanks for the advice, it’s definitely something I’m going to have to think about

What's the drawback to applying? No one is going to force you to accept the job if you don't want to. There's no downside to throwing your hat in the ring and seeing if you can land an interview.

That’s a good way of looking at it actually. There’s no harm in just seeing if I could get in and then making a decision later down the line

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