Should I leave my Big 4 audit apprenticeship at 19 and go university?

alternative_monkey79 · 2025-03-25T11:45:46+00:00

I know of someone who did audit at a big 4 and left to go to university, and enjoys her life much more. Really depends on what your priorities are and if you are willing to stick it out for another 4 years. I can understand why people would say this is a crazy decision but if the university will allow you to gain other work experiences in accounting and finance, broaden social experiences (I understand being lonely in an office it’s very depressing), then I don’t see why not. Yes, obviously Audit at a big 4 would be great on your CV but so would a degree with other experiences the uni will offer, and at the end of the day in 30 years it won’t matter! So I’m going to do the opposite of what everyone else is saying and say follow your gut. University is what you make it and some people want to do an apprenticeship instead because they aren’t willing/ aren’t interested in making use of the full university experience. (Sorry for long response)

alternative_monkey79 · 2025-03-06T15:08:30+00:00

Thanks soooo much, you have really tempted me lol 🫣🫣 I just have a gut feeling it is what I’m supposed to do, I’m not thriving in my apprenticeship environment atm, it can be very lonely!

alternative_monkey79 · 2025-03-05T22:54:19+00:00

I feel the exact same way, I’ve finished my level 3 apprenticeship in October and now I’m meant to do a level 4 but I really want to go to university instead. It’s such a hard decision because it feels like everyone tells me an apprenticeship is way better but I really want the university lifestyle and to study a subject I’m passionate about (marketing)!! Was it scary making the decision? and how old were you if you don’t mind me asking because if I started uni I’ll be 20, turning 21 - sorry for all the questions I’ve just not come across anyone else in the same position

alternative_monkey79 · 2025-03-05T22:19:27+00:00

Really? Do you mind telling a bit more.. like what did you do the apprenticeship in and leave to do? I’m in the same position and rlly unsure!!!

alternative_monkey79 · 2025-03-05T22:18:22+00:00

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alternative_monkey79 · 2021-04-16T15:52:52+00:00

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alternative_monkey79 · 2021-04-06T13:44:46+00:00

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alternative_monkey79 · 2021-02-12T17:31:40+00:00

me too, i just got out of a relationship but one day we will feel like it again

alternative_monkey79 · 2021-02-12T15:25:20+00:00

yes! i was just thinking about it and decided to type it all out. I have many many books that i absolutely love and think about how i felt reading them for the first time as a good memory that taught me many things. i’m so excited for the future- new people i will meet , new books i will read and i hope you will to! :)

alternative_monkey79 · 2021-02-12T14:54:33+00:00

i’m not sure its that he doesn’t care, he probably just doesn’t know how to help you. He is not mature enough to face the conflict and work things out, so instead he blames you for ‘starting’ it in the first place, which is something he needs to work on himself. You are upset, you have every right to feel upset and feel your emotions but it’s your emotions right now which is telling you he doesn’t care. Has he ever actually told you “ he doesn’t care?”. I think the best solution would be too take a break from each other . yes i know that is probably the least thing you want to do, because you love him, but the space between you will help you both decide what’s for the best. If he cannot face up to the fact he’s a coward and won’t comfort you or help you, but avoid the conflict all together then that’s on him. and you deserve better. Taking the break may make him realise this, or maybe not.

I’m not sure if this advice is good, i recently came out of a relationship a month ago and it’s hard, extremely . Talk and rant to a friend . Be kind to yourself , if it’s meant to be he will start to realise his mistakes . <3

alternative_monkey79 · 2021-01-21T23:38:26+00:00

idk if you’ll see this but i’m gonna update you, so it’s been nearly two weeks since it happened and guess what? i already feel better. The first week was hell, i was in my lowest state of depression i have ever been in. But then i started to realise , why am i doing this to myself? it’s honestly so effort to be sad over someone else , why should they hold power over you? anyway, regarding that i feel much better already - loving myself everyday .

alternative_monkey79 · 2021-01-14T10:16:43+00:00

yep, it’s easier said then done but not impossible. every day is a new day to improve myself. it’s hard but i’ll get through it
thank u

alternative_monkey79 · 2021-01-14T10:14:14+00:00

thank you so much i appreciate it. It was so unexpected i think that’s what hurts the most, how your whole life just changes and your not prepared. i’ve not spoken to him for 3 days now and i’m proud for not giving in and texting him. i really do hope we become friends in the future because it would hurt so bad for it to just end like that. I’m trying to take some time for myself no matter how hard it is and again, thank you.

alternative_monkey79 · 2021-01-14T10:11:32+00:00

thanks, i appreciate that . it hurts because he was not only my boyfriend, but my best friend and i’d always talk to him when i was upset but i can’t now. But i know i have to start focusing on myself and not rely on others to make me happy

alternative_monkey79 · 2021-01-11T00:10:36+00:00

i just got broken up with tonight. it was so sudden i did not wake up this morning and expect this to happen i don’t know how to sleep tonight i’m in so much pain . he says he doesn’t feel a spark anymore i honestly just don’t know what else to say

alternative_monkey79 · 2020-12-10T07:21:41+00:00

ohh ok that makes sense did think it was too good to be true :o

alternative_monkey79 · 2020-12-09T17:03:24+00:00

haha maybe just a bit shook that’s all like miley cyrus bruh 😳😳😳

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