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    Government accounting vs. Big 4

    Good luck! The rest of the school year is so relaxed after getting an offer.
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    Government accounting vs. Big 4

    Thanks for everyone's advice. Will accepting offer from big 4 starting Sept 2009 (audit for financial industry). Will get my CA and probably move on to tax or a mid-size.
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    Government accounting vs. Big 4

    This article is saying the same thing. Life, Personal Finance and Debt-Free Living: A Career in Accounting - Big 4 or Bust?
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    Government accounting vs. Big 4

    I have a friend who's in love with Ottawa. Cleaner, better atmosphere, everyone walks a little slower, etc
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    Government accounting vs. Big 4

    Thanks for all the replies! Its so rare to hear about anything other than big 4 at my school. I have a friend who was a manager at PwC making 80 grand. He's moved to industry and is making 90 grand now. He's working his ass off and I can't even imagine slaving through the long hours, UFE...
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    Post age, where you're at financially, and where you hope to be

    I'm 21. I've got 9K, no debt. Hope to have first 100k at 26. 200k at 29. 300k at 31, etc. Planning to retire before 40 just raking in the dividends.
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    Government accounting vs. Big 4

    Currently 21 and an accounting major. Will be graduating in 2 more years. Everyone is going for Big 4 jobs, however friends who've worked there (and moved on) tell tales of 80 hour work weeks for 45 grand, coming home Saturday and Sunday at 1am, telling me outright I'm going to hate my job...
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