[Anonymous]

Hi,

I am in advisory at a big 4 firm, basically doing General IT controls testing since last july. I really struggled with the work at start but now it seems to make a little sense, but frankly speaking I think the work is very boring. Also I think if I stay in this current role for long, I will only get offers for IT compliance type jobs which is not what I want to do in long term. I woild like ti be a financial analyst when I switch to industry but I am not sure if I will be considered seriously even when I have passed the cpa exam.

Also the manager with whom I work mostly is really annoying to work with. He gave me a 4 rating on a project for being overbudget, because I did stuff that was not originally assigned to me and I had to do it because 2 seniors left the firm. I just don’t want to risk my career by working with him again. Should I just ask ny firm to move me to audit? Then I stay there for 1 more year and then make the switch to industry? Or is it the same if I transfer to industry right now or later?

[Da Bears]

I'm in audit big4. Partner basically said stay until manager then leave because by then you are doing budget proposals and managing multiple clients. I would suck it up and ask for different work in a different industry or whatever. Definitely address your manager that you believe you didn't deserve a 4 due to your seniors leaving and such.

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[Anonymous]

Would just staying in advisory help though? I feel like if I just suck up the most I can be is a IT audit senior or manager. Not to mention that I already hate travelling and the big 4 culture.

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