Just accepted that I’m very unhappy with my job but I have no idea what other opportunities there are that would be better. I’m a senior level 2 with 4 years of experience in tax at EY. I loved being a staff and preparing work papers and returns but I don’t enjoy the admin responsibility of keeping things on track or reviewing returns. Not looking forward to being promoted if I’m already not enjoying the responsibilities of a senior. Any advice or recommendations? Has anyone been in my shoes?

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Pretty straight forward, jump to industry for a senior tax role if you don't want to become management.

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I am in industry tax role. Please don't do it. Work is bad as hell. Staff are doing all the work, and managers are playing politics. If I were you, I would go back to school to be a data analyst or engineer.

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I agree with industry route. Many companies have everyone in tax below executive level preparing work papers and provisions and only the top people doing the review and admin.

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Switch to advisory
I know easier said than done

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