Spent almost 5 years in PA at a mid-size firm - just moved to industry as an accounting manager at a small private company (general accounting & AR/AP review). Not sure I see myself in this long term - would ideally like a larger public company. Is 6 months at the new industry role too short of a time to jump ship?

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Take it from someone who used to do corporate accounting. It will not get any better than that. You might as well start looking.

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Typically should try to survive a year before pursuing something yourself. If something is tossed your way that’s different bc they sell it to you

Just apply and see what happens but be prepared to answer why you’re looking

18 months is ideal when you despise a job , but start looking now , go for it —
And soon you’ll likely be able to erase it off you resume

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