What would be reasons for switching between big 4 (other than money & position) that sound good to the new firm hiring folks?

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Location. KPMG didn’t have an spot at my desired location. After begging them for over 3 years, another firm contacted me and offered me the job I wanted with KPMG. Leaving KPMG this Friday. Also a SM over here

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That’s what I did from DT to KPMG. Nobody will challenge you - simply best for your circumstances and the old firm wasn’t able to accommodate

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Why are you switching?

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The it’s hard to give a good reason why. Unless you are going to outright lie it should be based in truth.

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