Public accounting isn't for me. Staff 2, just got offered a Senior Accountant role in industry with ~20% bump plus 2.5% bonus. Should I jump ship, or wait for greener pastures?

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Looks good to me. I’d say go for it.

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Dude if PA isn’t for you and you’re getting a 20% pay bump, how is it a question. You’re not going to get some insane offer as a Staff 2

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2.5% bonus in industry seems low

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Agreed^

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When I was a first year grad in industry 5 years ago, my bonus was 7.5%

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When they quote a bonus in the offer, is it guarsnteed or something?

I get that. Guess I just like having options. The role is a mix of internal financial reporting to parent and projections, just don't want it to be a dead end.

If you’re a dead end person it’s probably a dead end. Make your own decision

Was about to say the same

Is there a more standard % that I should negotiate?

I feel like 10% is the standard

2.5% is basically your raise

Wait for redder pastures instead

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