Was it hard for you to come to terms with leaving PA? How was the reaction when you did eventually quit?

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It was hard for me because that's all I've known workwise. Everyone was supportive and wished me well, letting me know to call if I want to come back

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It was hard to leave my Mid-Tier firm. I liked everyone, but my clients were terrible. PBCs were always late.

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Not difficult at all. Hated every second of it.

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