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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jta227" data-source="post: 208009" data-attributes="member: 38032">Self-awareness is important: I know one or two people that started a US TC and couldn't deal with the lifestyle, who ended up leaving the TC (and law altogether).That being said, if you think you can hack it for 2 years, and the US firm is better than the mid-market UK firm in the areas that matter to you, then I would personally encourage you to go for it. You can indeed move firm post-TC - obviously you'd still have to interview for NQ positions and the job market is tough but I imagine you would be in a good position to get another role - if not upon qualification then at least in the subsequent years.In terms of either decision being a "mistake" - this is ultimately a personal decision about what you want from your career. I'm sure you can have a great career at a mid-market UK firm, furthermore it could be possible to be able to move up to US/SC level from those firms after qualifying or a few PQE. A CMS trainee recently joined Fried Frank upon qualification (not saying this is the norm, just that it happens). I think whatever you choose, as long as you make the most of the opportunity you'll be fine!Congrats on the offers!</blockquote>

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