To those who left B4 SALT, what are you doing now? What was your role when you were at B4? Are you happier/paid better now?

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Was a MD at Big 4 and another global top 7 firm offer direct admit partner role. Hard to leave but could not say no to being an equity partner. Tough to make partner at Big 4 in SALT in smaller market unless you’re willing to travel. Is it better in these non-Big 4? there are challenging days but no regrets here! At the end of the day, it’s all about client service and how you treat your people. I’m enjoying the challenge more so than at my previous place. I measure my success by how many people invite me to wedding and send me Christmas cards. From a client perspective, it’s more rewarding since I’m talking directly with CEO, PE group, and CFO.

I’m bias but to level set this comes for a person with Fed, corporate, and individual experience.

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I was working on state corporate income tax work during my time in SALT.

I switched to a General Ledger accounting role in industry because I read on the internet that it was a role that had more work life balance, and after working nearly five years at KPMG, I was at a point in life where I valued time and mental health over more money.

I realize I got lucky since not every General Ledger role is 40 to 45 hours per week. And yes, after adjusting for inflation, I'm making less than I did right before I left public accounting. I'm much happier though because the work is less stressful, and I have so much more time. Also, it isn't a job for everyone because I'm the type of person that doesn't mind doing basically the same routine every month (I'm not someone who wants to do something new every month/year).

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