Those in tax that went industry, any regrets?

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Other than the “wish I did it sooner” comment.

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Just switched over from EY (was a SM2) into a pure planning / M&A role in industry as assistant director. Only in my second week here but already much happier. Still get technical issues and actually have time to research and really absorb the rules. Total comp was only slightly better, but I’ll take it for the work life balance.

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What is “industry”?

Going in-house, usually in business tax department

Zero regrets. I went as an experienced manager and got promoted to SM within 18 months. I did take a risk by taking a pay cut but less than 2 years later I’m well above my B4 total comp. I was lucky to get a pure planning and M&A role though, I wouldn’t have been happy in a typical industry role.

I missed this initially but no. Also in planning/M&A.

Left as an early SM - had a heavy SM role in industry and got a director role after a year.

Total comp is close to $300k and 30-40% more than what I was at in public. Less work, still interesting, much happier.

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