Dear Sisters and Brothers,

I am currently working in EY as an intern, and has been told by my counselling manager that I will sign the letter of offer in early Aug (they have decided to keep me as a full-time).

But I also got an offer from a very good federal government - the salary is about 5,000 higher than the EY offer. Plus very good pension and benefits. The HR person called me last week and ask me to go and sign the papers next week.

I really do not know which one to choose - I have always been interested in getting a CA and CPA designation, and move to the states (I now live in Canada) to get a job in the wall street. My husband has a good background both academically and work-related, and he will have no difficulty finding a good job in the states, too.

But if we want to settle down in Canada, the federal government job is a very attractive choice for a wife and mommy like me: decent, good pay, easy life.

I feel confused, but have to make the choice quickly. Could you please help me to analyse the situation and give me advice? What's the job prospect for an auditor after working in EY for about 4 or 5 years? What is the chance of getting a good job in the wall street? How well the salary and benefits would be? Do you think it is a good idea to give up the government job and keep on working in EY?

Thanks!