Women in Accounting

How successful has jumping from an MCOL firm to an HCOL firm been with regard to getting a pay bump? I've been considering it but I want to be more aware of the pros and cons. Do comment about it,… more

Anyone working at Paypal that can do a referral? I recently left Big 4.

Does anyone else face difficulties deciphering complex tax codes? I'm poring over new regulations that feel like they're written in a foreign language, I need a better way to deal with this. A… more

I didn’t have a good run in my current job due to mis-aligned work expectations. It took me great deal of effort to get that job and it just saddened me that I’d have to leave involuntarily. On a pers… more

I got let go from my position about 4 weeks ago and even though I'm devastated, somewhere in the back of it all, I find so much peace. Almost like this is exactly what i needed. I genuinely think … more

What are some iPhone shortcuts you have created to help automate things?

Is anyone else feeling like quality deep sleep is getting impossible to get? I can't tell if this is part of a possible menopause arrival symptom (I'm 42), or just age creeping up but it feels… more

Anyone here with adhd and/or autism, anxiety, depression? In addition to medication, what ways do you cope and what advice could you offer to be successful in public accounting for a minimum of associ… more

hello everyone, I was recently let go from a position. After 10 months I was working as a bookkeeper. My previous position I was a accounts payable specialist for only 10 months. Every interview I ha… more

I'm literally crunching numbers most of the time, but somehow when it comes to my own life, it seems so hard to deal with any numbers. I've been doing pretty poorly in my finances for a couple… more

Recommendations for Asian ginger salad dressing? I haven’t found one yet that actually tastes like sushi restaurant’s ginger dressing.

How common is it to actually have a healthy and okay looking body after a baby or two? I feel like I always just hear how babies destroy your body in all ways. I’ve heard pelvic floor therapy helps a … more

Accountants on the bowl who primarily work with individuals... how has client acquisition been going for you? I want to find more people during tax season but have been hitting major roadblocks. Care … more

Favorite dress pants I was thinking spanx

When’s the best time to start maternity leave? I was thinking two weeks before baby comes so I can have more time with her after… suggestions?

Have you ever felt like the way we look influences how our competence or agreeability, is perceived, especially in job interviews? I read an article based on a study that suggests attractive individua… more

I have a coworker that I really want to tell them they suck but I can’t (for obvious reasons). This is a male colleague who believes they are the bees knees and is very loud about it, but their work p… more

Do you wear your engagement ring or wedding band to job interviews? Was always told not to as a woman, but not sure if that’s still the case. In my late 20s if that affects any biases.

How do you start your day? I pretty much don't have a morning ritual, and I'm trying to build one. My mind in the morning is usually racing at full speed because I have a job where it's no… more

Was only one hour but damn am I thrown off! So tired.

How is your company celebrating Women's History Month?

Share the initiatives you're excited about in the comments!

Advice for best success in a mostly male group setting at happy hours/celebration drinks etc?
I am newly married, and care about my job and doing well & having a strong connection with my team. The… more

Informal survey: what percent was your last non promotion pay increase?

I'll start. 3.4%

How do you do tax season hours with a toddler when you are their favorite person?

My kid isn’t a crier or whiner, but she has been lately because of missing me. And, I miss her.

I’m trying to do 3 10s and 3 8s to… more

Any ideas for what my friend (female) and I can do on a trip to Miami? We’re not big party girls though. We’re going mid May.

Cute middle name suggestions for a baby girl named June?

Anyone in Internal Audit at Truist Bank or Freddie Mac? Currently deciding between offers with same salary at Truist vs Freddie Mac and honestly torn, both companies have great benefits 😭

Posting here in case my boss is on fb. He's a male so I assume here is safe.

Last November low performers were fired. Initially the plan was to backfill so I offered to take on the extra work knowi… more

Am I entitled to feel this way, or is it right that if I work harder and make more, I should be given a backseat at home? My husband subscribes to the idea of women being the primary caregivers at hom… more

Hey guys....do you or anyone you know work at the following
-cloudflare
-paypal
-decker
-iovance
-twist bioscience
-sanmina

Need referrals for senior manager/director roles

Is anyone here a showbiz accountant? I've always been curious about what that career is like. If it's not too much to ask, would you describe what a day in your life looks like? I'm consid… more