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Is it normal to feel sad/depressed in your last week at a job? I seemed to have lost my excitement about my new job too. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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What are people’s experience with maternity leave in public accounting? I work for a mid sized firm and our policy is 2 weeks paid, remaining 4 PTO.

Our sick time is included in our 5 weeks of PTO, so if you get … more

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Does anyone know of any accounting firms that are hiring forensic accountants?

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The Coca-Cola Company Interviewed at Coca Cola Company about a month ago and they keep saying they are still interviewing other candidates. What does this mean? How long does the recruitment process u… more

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How long does it take to hear back from a Hirevue interview from PwC? I never make it past this stage but I’m hoping it works out this time

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How many years do I need to be an SM before I am considered for partner at the big 4?
Or what is the average amount of time/age?

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Trying to break into the Big 4 but it’s been a bit of a struggle due to my audit background (private company) and the overall market.

Any tips on how to secure a position? Willing to step down a level… more

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I recently received a surprise call about a promotion to an Experienced Tax Associate with a pay raise of $78,000. After expressing my gratitude for the raise, I asked for consideration of a salary of… more

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For those in manufacturing industry, do you find yourself having to be available all hours of the day & weekends while production is running? We’ve had many scenarios lately where either something… more

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Hello everyone. I'm currently looking for job opportunities in Rockville and I have a remote job at the moment. I have a question: there's a company in our neighborhood that I recently applied… more

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Officially starting my new job today! Goodbye PA, hello corporate! Hoping this means I can also say goodbye to 60 hour weeks as well 🙏

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I am currently working in Dallas, Texas.

I am looking to relocate to Ohio to be closer to family. I have several years in the accounting profession in tax, audit as well corporate accounting. I am looking for any refe… more

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My first day is tomorrow! I feel sick haha.

I've worked at 3 places in 5 years as staff, staff, and senior (the last two being less than a year each). My last job is therapy chair worthy, it was so traumatic. … more

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I have an interview coming up for business support accountant role at the NHS and I need some advice or tips from someone that has interviewed with them before. Thanks

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Do you like talkative or quiet coworkers? Where I work is pretty quiet, I wish there was a bit more chatter, help the day go by more quickly. But I'm naturally quiet so I'm part of the problem… more

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What was the craziest post busy season party you attended? What happened?

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When partners in PA retire so they get to sell their book of business?

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Manulife What is the pay range of Senior Manager in Institutional Business?

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Joining Andersen tomorrow. Any advice?

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Just saw a handyman in my area is charging $85 an hour. I started to do the math on that and thought dang.

Made me stop and think.

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I feel like I passed my CPA exams through sheer luck, anyone else? Trying not to beat myself up but I can't shake the feeling, wondering if I'm actually cut out for this.

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I have a friend expensing everything, and never getting caught. She expenses lunch, dinner, uber to and from work, and even ubers to random places that are not work related on weekends. I don’t know h… more

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Please recommend basic skill to get job in UAE,
Im trying to get Junior Accountant position

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I was let go from a job after only one month for "not learning fast enough," even though they never told me anything about my performance was a concern to them, especially to the point of te… more

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Texas CPAs - how long after ethics exam did you receive your license? Should I be waiting for an email or a letter in the mailbox?

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What do annual raises look like if you’re in industry accounting? I’ve been offered a job in industry with about an 11% raise and they claim to pay out 15% bonuses at the end of the year regularly. Ik… more

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Had a second round interview for a Senior Accountant at Caterpillar Inc. Friday. How long does it generally take to receive an update on their decision?

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CPA or CFP?

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Got my comp adjustment 3 days ago and been sitting in this. But I am on 100 and got a zero percent increase. My colleagues are now on 107k with a 6 k bonus. So they earning 13k or said differently 13 … more

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I’ve been with the firm for about 9 years. I’m high performer every year but still senior. Am I underpaid with 100k in MCOL?

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Is it okay not to sign a separation and general release agreement? I was terminated without any notice. HR called me and shuts down my computer during the discussion. Termination is due to unsatisfact… more

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What are some good insurance plans? Just got employed with a new company and they have Aetna - not completely sure about it. They provide a $454 contribution to the monthly premium I can use towards a… more

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What are some possible pivots outside of accounting that are more relationship focused? I’m not a very technical person and I think I need to look elsewhere. Anyone transitioned into something like sa… more

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Hello! I live and work in Los Angeles (senior auditor, CPA, work on private equity funds), and planning to relocate to Oregon or Washington states for family reasons (Portland or something near; maybe… more

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Fully remote workers. I don't have any friends in this city, so when I'm not working I'm mindlessly doom scrolling or online shopping (or gaming and reading).

I'm a loner. I honestly n… more

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