I made partner at a Big 4 before I turned 30. There is no way in hell that I could have done that if I had a family.
Was it worth it? Highly debatable. I've also since suffered a whole host of illnesses likely brought on by the almost constant 12-14hr days. But as a couple people have mentioned, if you want to get somewhere, you will have to give something else up.
Was it worth it? Highly debatable. I've also since suffered a whole host of illnesses likely brought on by the almost constant 12-14hr days. But as a couple people have mentioned, if you want to get somewhere, you will have to give something else up.