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May I ask how many months you were at big 4?

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I think it might be a good time to transition. There is no need to remain in that type of environment if you don't like it. They pay will probably be the same expect the "prestige" and the path to being a partner. You will have a life at the end of the day.

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Maybe you don't need a transition. You just need a new environment and a vacation. Why don't you take a break first so you can clear out the cloud in your thoughts and you can see things clearly. Start from asking yourself what you really want to do in a long term.

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Internal audit at a corporation

Most industry jobs (any accounting function) at a private company would meet your requirements. Larger the company then more stress potentially depending on upper management

Tutoring is an option if you have in depth knowledge and strong communication

Just go IA my man, it's the good life 😅

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