When in your career you found out is not a good fit for you? I’m in Tax and struggling,not sure if should give up or continue?

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You are going to get a lot of different responses. You might want to dig in to the specifics of why you are struggling with someone you trust outside your firm.

If it is due to lack of aptitude with tax-related projects or the project management skillset one needs, the answer will be different than if you are struggling due to hours, culture, or current role.

If it is the latter, there are many opportunities outside the big 4 and PA you could leverage your existing experience.

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