M1 in specialty tax group as of 10/1 and just got a second (& final) offer for a fully remote industry tax job where the base salary is $19k lower than my KPMG salary after taking into consideration the mid-year raise but still 6 figures. Industry offering a hefty signing bonus and is supposed to have more WLB. Also cheaper health insurance premiums and 27 paid days off. What would you do?

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I agree that you should follow your gut instinct. $19k lower salary is significant but I assume there’s also a reason you’re seeking to leave public accounting—lack of WLB, chargeable hour goals, all of the other stress that comes with working in a firm. Would you be eligible for any kind of annual bonus going forward, or receive a raise next year, that might make up for the reduction in salary?

As someone in specialty tax as well, just be sure the industry gig won’t be too boring. And if it is, make sure that doesn’t bother you.

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