Hey all,
I am currently interning in Houston for a Big 4 firm, but I might have to transfer to Chicago depending on the future plans of my girlfriend. That is if I get the full-time offer, fingers crossed! They don't mind if I transfer, I don't either being that I lived there for 12 years of my life (i'm now 22, I lived there from age 3-15), but I am not sure if I should follow my girlfriend (honestly soon to be fiance) or convince her that she should stay in Houston.
I understand they are both great for accounting professionals, and that Houston has many energy companies headquartered here, but what does Chicago have to offer? I wasn't well versed in business when I lived there, but I was hoping one of y'all would know which clients the Big 4 work for. Are there as many opportunities there to advance my career? Or is my best bet to advance in Houston. Also, is Chicago's economy doing well?
Also, how is the economy of Illinois going to fare in the future? I know it is a liberal state, and Texas is traditionally conservative, but I don't want to get there and everything hit the fan. I feel like Texas is doing better compared to Illinois, but I hope you would know better!
Any help is greatly appreciated. I welcome all the insight you have! Thanks!
I am currently interning in Houston for a Big 4 firm, but I might have to transfer to Chicago depending on the future plans of my girlfriend. That is if I get the full-time offer, fingers crossed! They don't mind if I transfer, I don't either being that I lived there for 12 years of my life (i'm now 22, I lived there from age 3-15), but I am not sure if I should follow my girlfriend (honestly soon to be fiance) or convince her that she should stay in Houston.
I understand they are both great for accounting professionals, and that Houston has many energy companies headquartered here, but what does Chicago have to offer? I wasn't well versed in business when I lived there, but I was hoping one of y'all would know which clients the Big 4 work for. Are there as many opportunities there to advance my career? Or is my best bet to advance in Houston. Also, is Chicago's economy doing well?
Also, how is the economy of Illinois going to fare in the future? I know it is a liberal state, and Texas is traditionally conservative, but I don't want to get there and everything hit the fan. I feel like Texas is doing better compared to Illinois, but I hope you would know better!
Any help is greatly appreciated. I welcome all the insight you have! Thanks!