What would you choose? 1) IA in an advisory firm with guaranteed 9-5 schedule vs. 2) public accounting in an industry I’ve always been interested in. I know the 2nd choice is better for my career development. But I’m so burnt out from public accounting and mentally not ready for another busy season.

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