<prompt> Human: So i started working at a small cpa firm shortly after graduation at 57K which is slightly lower then most positions in the DC area in comparison to top firms. Long story short my firm closed down and most of us are hired by another firm medium sized who took us personnel and some of our contracts. No change in salary. We did not have a say in this as we were glad to still have work but we all were looking for other opportunities. A month in with the new firm and I have a job offers from two big 4 firms and accept one at a salary of 63K with 2k signing bonus. I go to submit my two weeks notice and my leadership refuses to let me leave. They tell me that they will top that salary and back date it to cover the beginning of the year. That is great but now I feel like I am closing the door on the big Four firm. Am I making a mistake? Everyone tells me that Big 4 is a golden ticket to everything..And how can I do this if have already accepted the other offer? So far my leadership has only told me this via phone. Please provide some feedback, my only hesitation to the Big 4 was work life balance as I am a single mom..  <response>: Dont reject the offer youve already accepted. Chances are the old firm will only keep you on until they find your replacement. 