I qualified in March with a regional firm. I had to accept my firm’s offer into corporate tax without having done any training seat in tax. I have always wanted to practise as a corporate lawyer and am angry my firm did not accommodate that request. I really hate my job and try to find any excuse not to go into work.

I have applied everywhere and have had no luck because everyone seems to want City training. I’ve now got offered a role at a private equity firm but am wary of going in-house as an NQ. However, I’m beginning to think I’ll never secure a private practice role the longer I stay in tax.