Question for those at big/MC firms?
I see loads of topics on here about the desire to work at big/MC firms from those at uni or with TC. I also see the comments about workload and life balance as well.
As someone who has only worked at a high street firm for the last 10 years, I was wondering what the hours and work life balance are really like.
I have a fair bit of responsibility and managerial tasks etc but for the most part I can leave the office at 5pm every day and I don’t think I have ever worked a weekend once. Now I appreciate you will be earning far more than I am. I don’t think I’m badly paid and don’t struggle financially.
But I suppose I would ask, is it really worth it? Personally I far value my free time more and the flexibility. Again I’m sure you will be able to retire far earlier than I would as well but I always just wonder as about it.
No shade on anyone else and good luck to you all, just interested really!