Left a big4 as Manager for a Senior Manager position in the industry, but I miss my old team and consulting so much. I know I’m better off in terms of money and WLB, but can’t stop thinking that maybe I made a mistake 😞

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Yes come back. Misery loves company.

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Dm for referral 😜

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Industry isn’t always what people expect it to be. Progression slows, pace slows, work can take longer and isn’t always more impactful. There’s no right or wrong answer, it’s individual.

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That’s true, I guess in a way it meets my expectations but I didn’t think I would miss the other side so much…

I swap with you

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How long ago did you leave?

4 months 😵‍💫

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