Should I take this job offer?

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    I have been working at a CPA firm for about 4 years. I started as an audit staff (2 years) and now audit senior (2 years). The firm is a one-office firm of about 100 employees in Florida. Unlike most CPA firms, I work only 40 hours per week, even during busy season. The reason is because my firm specializes in 401(k) audits. These are fairly easy to do and require little to no overtime. We also do quite a few regular audits and reviews as well and I get the chance to audit various companies and industries. I get a $75k annual salary for working 40 hours a week. I eventually want to move into a senior accountant role of a corporation.

    I recently interviewed at a larger firm with over 9 locations throughout Florida. This company probably has closer to 1,000 employees state-wide. Like most CPA firms, they work lots of overtime during busy seasons (60-70 hours per week). The clients here are much larger and I would actually be specializing in one or a couple specific industries. I know there is a lot more room for career growth and professional advancement here, however I don’t know if it is worth working the longer hours. The compensation for this position would be around $85k.

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