Manager here in Big4 consulting. I enjoy the people I work for, and have an amazing MD and the best flexibility. I should be promoted to SM shortly. I don’t really care for my job but I don’t want to switch jobs b/c my situation is the best it will get (increasing salary and amazing work life balance). My plan is to stay at my company for the next 5 years, save money, get the employer match, and pension with no aspirations of making MD. Just me, or anyone else feel the same?

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Which company and practice ! This is as good as finding an unicorn

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To follow up, my plan over the next five years with my SO would be to save as much as possible, buy rental property, and ideally live off that cash flow. If we still need some income to supplement, I would be open to doing seasonal/temp work or just take a much easier job with less pay

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This is exactly my plan OP, I'm only 5 years into my career but this is my goal as well one day

Only problem I foresee is just being able to last five more years while “faking” it. Maybe mix in a few kids a long the way to get some paternity leave...

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Same plan here, except that I generally enjoy my job. Not like I’d do it if they didn’t pay me, but I don’t dislike anything about it really either. Fair trade. Also B4.

It's a good plan - at the end of the day, this sounds like it'll give you everything you need to pursue meaningful fulfillment outside of work while also not having to put up with a job you completely hate

Exactly. I don’t hate my job. It’s just a job that pays me well

lol what company!!

How long have you been at your big 4 company? And is pension only available for SM/director and up?

Almost 9 years. I’ve been vested in the pension for a while now

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I also would like to ride it out until SM and just chill for a bit ... don’t want to be MD or partner

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