What are legitimate options in careers for a tax manager coming from a midsize PA firm and 7 years of experience? I am feeling totally burned out of PA going to have 2,000 billable hours by EOY. Would really appreciate all suggestions!

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Holy hell, 2000 charge hours??? We’re budgeted for 1,600 at CLA. What sweatshop of a firm are you working at?

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Agreed - thanks for the advice

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