Thinking of not returning to my UK Big4 advisory job at the end of my maternity leave, the main reason being I have been struggling for years to get promoted and am starting the feel professionally worthless. Having said that, I like my colleagues and enjoy the work.
I have something else lined up in different area of tax. I'm less interested in the topic, but will learn a lot and *think* there will be less pressure and better WLB.
Does this sound like the right move?

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Sure, why not? I switched to a different area early in my career and it turns out I love it! Even if the new area isn’t great for you, it’s always really helpful to have a broader knowledge of tax. Companies/people tend to think there is only one area of tax, so they’ll come to you for everything. Being able to competently respond, even as you direct them to the right tax area, will serve you well.

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