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Hey A71-ers! I’ve been a long time lurker seeking some career advice from those with more experience than I have. I’m a CPA and have been with my firm (a Big 4) for a few months shy of two years. The culture, environment, people, and structure really hasn’t been a good fit for me and that’s why I’ve been making moves to leave.
I’ve been working with a recruiter and today I was extended an offer for a senior corporate accountant position. It’s a 10k increase in base plus a 10% performance based bonus. The people I interviews with say they rarely stay past 6 and it seems like a friendly, enthusiastic environment. I’m hesitant because I’m worried about making the dreaded career limiting move. I’m not sure that there’s a ton of advancement within this position but it seems stable and routine, which I want after being a traveling auditor.
And the recruiter wants a decision by tomorrow. Because I’m a person who needs to really think things through, this has been stressing me out. There’s quite a few questions I want to ask him before I accept. Are these requests unreasonable?
– a possible increase in PTO (I currently get 18 days but here there’s 10 vacation and a few sick days)
– another day or so to really think the offer through
– a start date that’s near the end of June. I’d have to move to take this position so after two weeks notice I’d like a week or two to settle into my new place.
– I want to know more about annual raises
– and I’d want to ask about paid holidays simply because I’m curious
So are these reasonable questions to ask? And does this sound like a decent career move?
Thanks, guys!
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