[Anonymous]

Hi Everyone

This is way off topic but I figure I’d go ahead and ask over here.

So a little background on me first. I’m a first year at a Big 4 in a major market (Chicago, NY) and have been working at my firm for about 5 months now. Late in my college career I had an opportunity to do a consulting project that consisted of designing a launch plan for a major electronics company and I absolutely loved it. I was way too far down the line to switch majors but pursued marketing on the side doing things like social media for small nonprofits.

My question is has anyone heard of anyone making this transition? I’m sure they are few and far between but what would be the best way to approach this? My plan is to approach things much like I would if I wanted to switch into IB. I’m going to network my ass off and attempt to make the switch as early as possible, which is why I’ve already started looking and making connections. If that doesn’t work out I think doing Big 4 for a few years then getting a MBA in marketing would work. Either way I want to do the MBA so I can get into Brand Management.

What do you guys think? Doable? Am I starting to search to early?

[Anonymous]

I had a friend that was working as an accountant like everyone else. She started working for an international company and they pull her to the marketing area (which was crazy for her to think of). She absolutely loved it, later, she married the boss who lived in Netherlands and moved out there. She now has a family, a career and she is happy.

Do whatever makes you feel happy!

[Anonymous]

I had a friend that was working as an accountant like everyone else. She started working for an international company and they pull her to the marketing area (which was crazy for her to think of). She absolutely loved it, later, she married the boss who lived in Netherlands and moved out there. She now has a family, a career and she is happy.

Do whatever makes you feel happy!

[jlough]

I would definitely recommend making the transition as early as you can in your career. As you progress, the harder and harder it will be to switch careers. Especially when you get married and have a family and other people are relying on your current income level. Good luck– sounds like you found something you are passionate about!

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[jlough]

I would definitely recommend making the transition as early as you can in your career. As you progress, the harder and harder it will be to switch careers. Especially when you get married and have a family and other people are relying on your current income level. Good luck– sounds like you found something you are passionate about!

F- 7/13- 84
R- 10/13- 79
A- 11/13- 99
B- 1/14- 86

Licensed in PA- 3/20/2014

This exam ALMOST defeated me back in 2006-2008, but I came back and WON!

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