Much like Jira and other tools integrate.

1) No clue on the salary. Ask for the most you think you can reasonably get!

2) There wasn’t a significant travel component for me. I didn’t do store audits, just operational audits of head office or distribution centre functions. There are perks when you travel a lot, but they’re from airlines, hotels and rental car companies.

3) I’m not sure which place you’re asking about. Culture was very different at each place, based on the type of individual that each environment attracts, in my opinion. Generally no one likes being audited, so there’s probably a level of dread everywhere. But the good IA departments are better at cultivating better relationships with clients!

One of my close friends is pondering over the decision and has a few hiccups about the move. She has a few questions and would love to hear what you have to say:

1) What kind of a jump in salary should she negotiate/expect? She is currently a new senior at a big 4.

2) She is going into I.A. retail for a large Canadian retailer as well and is concerned about the nationwide travelling. How was it for you? Did your past company make it any easier on you with perks?

3) What’s the culture like? Does everyone dread facing Internal Auditors i.e. poor team culture?

Thanks for your help : ) !!!

Unhappiness grew gradually, yes.

All situations are different, no doubt. Impossible to say without the benefit of hindsight whether you should stick it out longer or not!

I noticed you stayed at the previous job for 3 years first before making the move back – is it cause you started not to like the job in the last year? or would you say the unhappiness grew gradually over the years?

Just wondering what your insight is – it’s been just over a year at my new place and part of me wants to give it some more time to see if these thoughts will slowly go away. I’m not sure if one year is enough time to assess whether or not I’m truly happy with my current position/company.

First off – great blog/website. Anyways, in regards to you going back to the company you left, I had a few questions was hoping to gain some insight from you:

1) How long did you feel this way before finally pulling the trigger?

2) Was there any specific event/incident that was the tipping point for you to make the decision?

3) How is your experience so far in your old company? Was it weird coming back or did they accept you with open arms?

I am just curious as I feel like I’m in the same situation as you – I left my previous company not because I hated it, but because I thought the new company I was stepping into would be a good move – and like you, I feel like I don’t fit in properly and the career opportunities here are more limited than I originally though. Therefore, I am contemplating on going back to my previous company where I was happy with my progress etc.

Would love to hear your response – cheers bud.

– Mystery CA :)