quitting my big 4 job

the video y'all have been WAITING FOR

this was filmed in november 2022! :)
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[itsmanishaaa]

I relived quitting my job at EY last year with this video, I took a year break too and now I'm excited to be employed again. With all the news of the looming recession along with inflation, its nice that Accounting is relatively recession-proof and not prone to layoffs! I hope you're enjoying your well-deserved break and and you get to do what makes you happy!

[jaswriting]

I quit my job im the middle of the Big Resignation. I was actually putting off quitting for almost 6 months and had no jobs lined up anyway so I decided to stay. It only made me burn out more so I quit and the feeling of telling your boss you’re leaving is the best feeling ever. 2 senior managers tried to talk me out of it ( and even hinted that I’d be welcomed back if I choose to return) but I was firm on my decision. It is dreadful to tell your manager/s but you gotta put yourself first at the end of the day! They’ll find another person to fill your position, but you can never replace your health! ❤️ so excited in what comes next and goodluck!

[pyrsphere]

Your Big 4 vlogs are how I found this channel. I only worked at smaller firms and have always been curious at how things may differ at the Big 4. Appreciate all of the vlogs you recorded during busy season

[sannn]

Your situation is similar to mine. I worked at PwC when I was going thru some major life changes, moving in, planning a wedding, busy seasons, etc all at once. It was many years ago now and I never gone back. I became a mother of 2 and launching an online workshop for mental health. It is a completely different career path and it is a much meaningful one. May you be able to find your passion in your work and life too. ❤❤

[Kara_Lovely]

Aww so happy for you girl! Props to you for recognizing burnout and doing what is best for you and your mental health 🤎 Subscribed after loving your “busy season” vlogs, but definitely staying because of YOU regardless 😊

[tryingtoreachtheperfectend]

Felt emotional at the same time felt happy about your decision to take a break. You completely need it and deserved it. Could read it all over your face the amount of hardship you have put into everything. Work, Studies, your relationship with everyone. Wishing you the best,

[jinheekim]

Hi Sally! A big greeting from Australia. I submitted my resignation yesterday to the same firm you worked. I can totally resonate with you as we have a lot in common. Bing a Korean immigrant, accounting major (I assume you are based on a line of work), risk averse, having plan B, C and D, dealing with imposter syndrome and hustling for decades, etc. I've been preparing for quitting for months and finally made a big move for my next chapter of my life. I am leaving this corporate world after 16 years as a banker and business consultant and trying to build a retreat centre in Bali. I still not sure what challenges will come but surely know what I want to do next. Sending you a big hug from other side of world - 언니가 호주에서 응원할께요!

[ft_ph]

I admire you for your decisiveness and taking a leap. ❤

[KeaneLuvr]

This was so relatable!
I just quit my job as a Supervisor at an organization I was with for 8.5 years.
I went through the same emotions, had goodbye meals with my teams and sent a goodbye email to my staff. lol
I'm currently on a 2-week break before I start my new job as a systems analyst with the State.
I'm SUPER excited for this opportunity.
Good luck on your journey!❤

[sthnyy]

This is actually so encouraging to hear that there’s options and it’s okay to take a break. I’m starting at a mid tier firm soon and while I’m excited, I’m also scared. I subconsciously view enduring in public as a challenge that I must accomplish.

[ExquiziteFlower]

Yes, it's definitely much needed to take a break after years of burnout and working and juggling with life, while in survival mode. And I'll tell you this: Don't feel guilty for taking a break. You might think to take a few weeks or months off, but trust me, it can take years even! But no matter what, really take the time to find self-healing, reflection, and peace. I too know too well of being newly married, and completely moving to a new place to start a new life. It's rough. So many things happened in life, but you haven't had the time to process much yet. And what's also hard, is that there is hardly anyone who can relate to what you've gone through/going through. And while time may pass, still, there will be people who will ask "what's your next plan, " or the endless questions of "when will you have a baby?..." As frustrating and annoying those questions can be, be true to yourself, and trust that God will provide and guide you through life no matter what. No matter what people may say, as long as you know that God is for you, and He is with you, then that's all that matters.

[eggydn]

I also left big4, just before burnout. I worked almost for 5 years and during this time my parents has died, which led to depression and unproductive working hours. My mind is not really focused to work but think about my memories with my loved parents how they sent me to UK and pay all the tuition and living costs etc I felt really guilty because my parents had to work extremely hard to pay my UK expenses. 😢😢😢 During this 5 years time i also gave birth to my son married and settling down was also hard for me. I think big4 of all around the world need really to focus on the time management and staff allocation, as their labour turnover seems highest and the fastest comparing other organizations. Work life balance is vital also physical health as well as the mental health is really important. Sally i love you and take care ❤

[failambrechts]

Congratulations! I admire the courage you had to quit the job. I’m excited for your future!

[Mxte-rwyu]

I’m a college student right now, and I defiantly understand the working thing, I’ve also been working sense 16, and I was always working full-time jobs while being in school and getting burned out and I thought I could do the same thing in college. The minute I went to college while working I begun to get severely depressed, and my family was actually the people who told me to quit my job. I was working 10hrs a day and now I’m kinda paying for it. I was a pre-dental hygiene major but I recently decide to change my major to accounting. I also quit my job toady, and this video made me feel like it’s not the end of the world.

[anniezou]

You’re such a hard worker, and I’m sure you will find a job that you like, when you are ready.❤

[CozyRisaBudgets]

I quite my job about a month ago and took a few weeks off. I felt the same exact way as you do. I'm still recovering and each day I'm feeling better and less stress. So good for you for choosing you!

[sheriberrix]

All the best for the next chapter, Sally! It's great to listen to yourself and know when to take a break. Hope you can get some clarity during the next few months and see where God takes you for your next chapter :)

[betamax]

Of all your videos, this one impressed me the most. Best of luck on your new adventures.

[paigeb.]

Hi Sally, I just resigned my first job after post grad too. The big 4 bank. I also taking time off from all the burn out and trying to figure what I really want. Just going thru a few interviews and talked to the management team because I wanna see who m gonna work with. I dun wanna rush into the new job either.

[cicliolmo]

yah working in a Big4 is a total grind, but it sure does look good on your CV/resume and shoots you up the ladder a little quicker, especially if you get up to a Senior Manager for a few years. One of my former co-workers stuck it out for 10 years at KPMG getting up to Senior Manager (he had no plans of being a partner). Upon leaving KPMG and working for various private equity companies, he went from Controller, to VP of Accounting/Finance, and is now a CFO at another company all in a span of 5 years from leaving KPMG. He told me his KPMG background helped in his progression because the executives at the various companies that interviewed/hired him were former Big4(Big6) associates/managers/partners themselves. It's almost like a fraternity.
High level companies tend to like Big4 background employees in their Accounting leadership, why ? because the auditors for the company are mostly likely to be Big4 firms as well and since both sides (the client accounting leadership and it's auditors) are cut from the same cloth, the client will know how to supply workpapers/PBCs and their is a level of respect and communication between both sides.