Transferring Firms

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  • #192564
    ltrrtl218
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    So I received my full-time offer from one of the big4 firms recently in their SF office. I soon after found out after my interview process that I could have asked to interview in the location in which I preferred. Had I known, I would have wanted to interview with the firms down in Souther California to be closer to my family and soon to be fiancé.

    My question is, would it be rude or disrespectful to ask about starting at a firm down there instead of the firm I am supposed to be starting with this fall? I obviously don’t want to offend anyone or risk my offer being rescinded. I was hoping to get some advice from you guys about this topic. Worst comes to worst I’ll just keep it to myself and wait until I’m close to finishing my first year their then put in for a transfer to down south.

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  • #653830
    Anonymous
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    I am not yet experienced of these situations .

    I don't see anything being disrespectful . What i understand is you haven't started your work yet , Just got an offer . I think you should go ahead and ask .

    Job satisfaction is important . If you don't atleast try now, You will have a guilt of not asking when you had a chance .

    Good luck

    #653831
    jbarwick
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    Depends on your level. Just starting out in accounting, should be able to move around easily. Mid to upper-level in your career and hired for a specific purpose, good luck!

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    #653832
    Anonymous
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    Can't hurt to raise the question.

    #653833
    fuzyfro89
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    The issue with them transferring you now is that most, if not all, spots in those office(s) are likely full now, so your ability to transfer has less to do with how much they like you than it does with their staffing needs in the office you want and your current office.

    Start with HR, and perhaps even the partner(s) you have a relationship with since they will usually try to give you what you want.

    For what it's worth, I knew a handful, probably ~10-15% of my start class, that stayed with the firm and moved offices for some reason or another. There were also another ~10% or so that the new office couldn't accommodate, so they just switched firms to make the move.

    I can't promise they will not rescind your offer, but it's unlikely since that would make them look really bad.

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