[seaoh]

Hello! Wondering if I could get a few opinions here:
I’m currently going into my third year at a Public Accounting firm and really don’t think I can stay for a year as senior. I understand everyone says to stay 3 full years but I am so burnt out and am going back on a Fall and Winter busy season if I stay. I don’t mind the work but I do mind the culture of how you are expected to come in on weekends and expected to work late and have no say in it etc. (I don’t mind working late occasionally or if I am working late by choice to catch up etc.)

Anyway, I am mostly likely going to go into:
1. Internal Audit
2. Corporate Accounting role
3. Financial Analyst

I know those are super broad categories but I am just in the very beginning stages of looking and updating my resume and am trying to figure out what what would fit me best. Does anyone have any advice they could give me or experience in any of these roles?!!? I want a better work/ life balance, more consistent hours, and a role with growth potential.

Thanks in advance!!

AUD - 81 (8/15)
BEC - 83 (10/15)
FAR - 84 (1/16)
REG - 79 (5/16)

[Anonymous]

@seaoh You sound like a recruiter's dream. Thankfully, all the cards are in your hand so I'd advise you not to jump into anything too soon.

What industry do you want to work in?

What location?

Where does Payscale have you at for compensation?

What's your dream job 5-10 years from now? How can you get to that level until then?

If you're extremely unsure, you can always go into consulting for a year or beyond. Typical staffing agencies have a consulting branch that staff at all levels from clerk to CFO. The pay can be very good and you'll be touching on all sorts of systems, accounts, industries, roles, departments, etc.

[seaoh]

I'm pretty much open to any industry. I'd like to be making close to $70 as that is what I'd be making if I stayed another year. I don't really have a specific dream job but I definitely would like to stay with a company for a while where I can grow into a manger role.

AUD - 81 (8/15)
BEC - 83 (10/15)
FAR - 84 (1/16)
REG - 79 (5/16)

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