Thinking about leaving the firm (As an experienced audit associate) after working 1-1/2 years. Is it too early? What are the job options for me (good work/life balance)?

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Can confirm wait till senior year. Guarantee the moment you update on LinkedIn recruiter inquiries will flood your inmail. Your much more marketable as a senior. Not to say you won't find good job now but "senior" looks better. Or you can wait till you become a partner and be even more marketable

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If you plan on staying in accounting I would stick it out until senior since your job prospects with quadruple.

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Probably don't have that many transferable skills after 2 years but companies don't care because you're most likely better than most people who started in industry 4 years ago

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At least 2 years minimum, if not senior. I knew someone who left at 1 1/2 years and he didn't receive offers (even though the company liked him!) because the 1 1/2 yrs was a red flag for them. "What's his real story, why did he leave early? Is something wrong with this guy?"

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A ton of my friends left for senior industry roles. They work less and make more. I'd say, if you're miserable get out but sticking it out for the senior title at big four is def the gold standard. Any company that wants you now will still want you then.

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@OP I noticed that everyone basically accepts two busy seasons as two years. Is just say "I worked at BDO two years". Take the offer if you like the people and they offered you a pay increase.

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Everybody knows you've earned no transferable skills after two years. Just follow your gut. If you dislike your job you're not going to start liking it after two years. Life is too short!

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For everyone who replied; what if a firm is offering me a job as a Senior? Is this still a bad move? I really don't want to wait until i become senior :(

Way to early. Why bother with public if you are going to leave so early. You've learned no transferable skills.

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