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Let’s talk about weaponized incompetence. We all know a man or two in our personal lives who use weaponized incompetence to get out of doing everyday tasks but what we don’t hear a lot about is our ma… more

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I’m a senior at public accounting.
Recently got back from Maternity leave.
Should I be worried about layoffs? Since I have been time away for 6 months. Think my utilization is too low.
Before my leave,… more

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It is Women’s History Month

We all know accounting isn't just about the numbers—it's about the amazing women behind them (WE ARE AMAZING 🥰)!

Let's take a moment to celebrate our wins, big and small, and lift each … more

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For the first time in my career, I joined a webcast and wasn’t on mute. My behind was having a whole conversation with my child about going to the store. The host chimed in and said my name and you’re… more

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How do you deal with women in seniority positions who try to make you look bad for their own benefit?

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I have been trying to keep up with the state of U.S. politics since we have a big election coming up this year… Things look bleak, so let’s change up the conversation. If you could pick any woman livi… more

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Learning to advocate for myself as a shy women has been hard, what are some baby steps you took to start advocating more?

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What’s the best way to build a close relationship/friendship with your managers you work with, especially in Public working from home?

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My boyfriend and I argue a lot through text but not in person or over the phone . We both feel like the other talks too much about work 🤷‍♀️ random but when did you know it was time to break up? Bs w… more

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Can anyone recommend work appropriate backpacks for the office/client site?

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Hey I feel for the audit staff laid off at Kpmg ,but who knows you might go down a better /different avenue . My suggestion depending on your network and previous experience - go look at fund accounti… more

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I’m currently not working after being in PA for about 4 years, working towards my CPA, i’m aiming to go work for a family friends business afterwards. will my prior experience in PA be enough for the… more

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Let’s talk about side hustles…
Who here has a great side hustle or side hustle ideas? If so, what are they?

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As I always post, it’s HUMP DAY!!! Who’s getting their weekend plans lined up 🥰

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Is it wrong to not dream of labor and have a dream career path? I feel like it’s so frowned up in todays society

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So, in the Accounting industry, we women make up 60% of the workforce and yet men earn 13% more than we do. How is this possible? Don’t we have enough sway in this industry to close this pay gap?

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If you’ve experienced it, how did you handle obvious gender discrimination within the workplace? The industry and company I work for is male dominated, however, I’ve never experienced this until now. … more

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Who else here has a tendency to internalize rejection/mistakes? Such as ‘I was left out of something at work/not promoted, I’m a bad person’ vs ‘I was left out/not promoted, but I am still worthy and … more

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Anyone ever deal with the "nauseous because hungry but too nauseous to eat" feeling?

I can't get any food in my mouth without gagging or dry heaving but obviously need to eat SOMETHING. T… more

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More and more women are successful but single and childless. They just have not found the person to start a family. What will happen to them if they getting old and alone?

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So, my hubby noticed there’s some pay disparity at his current employer, he’s severely underpaid compared to a recent college grad 25 yo (25 yo has no skills but degree - my hubby is 33, no degree but… more

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Happy International Women’s Day everyone 🫶🏾

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When a friend tells you a secret and says "don't tell anyone" do you think your spouse is exempt?

For example:

A friends husband got a DUI last year and she told me that in confidence. I n… more

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Good morning ladies! I just wanted to pop in and wish all of you an amazing International Women’s Day! How are you planning on celebrating today? 🎉

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Ladies, I need fashion advice.

I have a thin figure, and I'm very self-conscious about looking like a skeleton, so I hate wearing a "skinny" leg. I used to opt for "flared," but my boyfriend told me that makes my hips look ev… more

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I have a boss who keeps taking my work even when it's now due yet. Says I'm slow or doing it wrong (the memo must look like this, why would you amortize like that [amounts come out the exact same over sam… more

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Haven’t been in the bowl a few days. Hope your week’s are going well!

Mine is amazing 🤩 it’s HUMP DAAAAYYYY

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Any feedback on working at cross country consulting as experienced hire? How’s WLB and overall culture compared to industry?

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I just found out that a senior who left Deloitte and joined KPMG got 20k sign on bonus. I feel myself so dumb that I only negotiated from 2k to 5k 🤦🏻‍♀️

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One of my biggest regrets earlier in my career is that I didn't feel comfortable advocating for myself.

I'm in my mid 30s and I think I've gotten better.

Today through casual conversation with my boss I found out I… more

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Has anyone switched to part time work after having kids? Was it easy to find, and what type of part time work were you able to find? Curious what salary range is for part time as well.

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It’s Sunday evening. Almost the start of the new work week. What’s one things you’re willing to actively change to accomplish your goals this week? For myself, I will speak and think more positively a… more

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Hey so I don’t know much about investing. Obviously I know some very basic things because I studied accounting but not enough for me know how to even make good decisions. I’m very risk adverse which i… more

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Happy Saturday! Kiddos will be with my parents today. What shall I ever do lol what y’all got planned?

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Do any of you ladies invest? If so, do you have any advice to get started?

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Since today kicks off Women’s History Month, I wanted to take a moment to shout out a personal heroine of mine, Mary T. Washington. She was the first African American woman ever to earn a CPA. Does an… more

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My boss went out on disability then retired. I have been doing my job and my bosses job for the last 9 months with no extra pay or job title change. I applied and was passed over for the promotion. Ho… more

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For those that are done with having kids, at what age did you have your last kid? I do want to have kids but I’m not ready yet. The clock is ticking for me.. wondering what’s the right age to start tr… more

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Trying to get pregnant and just curious (because I’m a planner) how far into your pregnancy should you tell your boss/company? Is there an accepted standard, or does it vary by situation?

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