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Not sure if it is Covid related or burnout from accelerating work in tax, but does anybody have a personal success story on how to re-energize as a staff? Or once you have checked out mentally is there no turning back? I have just stopped caring as much as I did even as recently as a month ago, with a growing pile of work sitting with me, and I want to figure out how to get back in the mindset that helped me succeed before. Currently a TC2 expecting to transition into Senior TC role.

Can someone explain the rationale behind fed hiring a firm for a staff aug role/set of roles versus a dire-hire contractor?

Anyone know of firms hiring in Dallas? I have 1.4 yrs experience. Mostly aiming at staff accountant, internal audit, corporate accounting and similar roles

Interviewing at a tech company in NYC for a staff accountant role. Staff 2 at EY and have CPA. What can i expect for salary?

The only freelance I’ve had in the past four months is client side. I email agencies (for staff/freelance) daily, but the only responses I get are “as you can imagine, we are not hiring at this time.”

I currently have 6 years experience in a Bank covering Corporate Banking, Corporate Relations and Chief of Staff roles. What KEY IB skills do I need for a move there as a VP I? Valuation skills and Excel mastery?! It would be a Coverage role. Thanks!

Imagine being in a senior management role and passing judgment on young staff/seniors because they got married 'too early' even though it's none of your business. 🙃 Could never be me.

What levels are there in the Industry Tax? Is there a staff below senior accountant role in Industry who would do almost all of the prep work and senior would spend time on reviewing like in PA?

Moving from PA to Industry Tax at Senior Accountant role, should I expect to be preparing large spreadsheets? PA always has staff doing more prep work while senior taking care of review. Is it same in Industry?

What is everyone’s perception about a Chief of Staff role in a Big 4? Also what sort of opportunities come after a 12 month secondment in this role? Would welcome thoughts as I’m thinking of applying for the internal transfer.

Hi, I’m just wondering if anyone has switched form an audit staff to consultant position if that’s easy or anything. I do not have my CPA yet but I also think I don’t like audit enough to care to get it. I think I was to switch into advisory. Any advice ?

So what’s the story with all of these very senior diversity and inclusion officers at many of the big advertising agencies? Have they accomplished the hiring of more diverse staff? Or are they just for show? Ours has been here for a few years and there hasn’t been one more African American strategic planner, creative, or account executive hired in that time. Has this position made a difference for people?

Hello. I’ve recently scheduled an interview for a position as an Assistant US Attorney. I am trying to 1) prep for interview and 2) determine if this would be a good move. I am currently staff counsel for an insurance company and the job is pretty cush. If anyone has any tips or feedback, I would greatly appreciate it.

I’m only making $68,500 as a Staff 2 in Risk in a HCOL city. Due to the demanding hours, I feel like I’m getting paid less than minimum wage 😢 and thus, I’m looking for exit opportunities after my senior promotion in October. I haven’t been able to save a lot of money due to rent and paying back student loans. Any life/career advice for me? TIA

say one has some relationships with a couple executive leaders who are willing to be his client. If that person is a staff could they make commission off the sale, or is it better to hold your cards till said person is in a larger role?

Anyone have insight on what changed in the tax industry that guarantees lay-offs are coming? Just curious bc the entire 2020 tax year will be busy season for me. Is it just me that feels like tax cpas are underpaid to begin with?! Always understaffed and overworked? Who would agree to a 20% pay cut in a senior or staff position?! Id take the opportunity to make career changes but unfortunately work for myself.

My boutique strategy firm offered me a year long role in a staff aug (def not strategic or even really real consulting) role for some re-org facilitation at a high tech client. Role sounds pretty boring and I want to resist, but given the economic climate not sure if I should just take it and survive the year....thoughts?

Currently a tax staff 1. I got put in the real estate group and am really not enjoying it, and it has convinced me that I want out of tax and public. Should I look to exit to entry - cont. below

Advice please. I came into my firm as an onboarded team/staff attorney at a medium-sized firm. Not through a temp agency or a contract attorney, for clarification. Project ended and am now permanent, but not an associate. Aside from the title and partner track, I am paid $100k less than my class, and do not get the development opportunities. Awesome firm with killer reputation. I have expressed my desire to move forward as an associate. Then came Coronavirus. Poor timing to reignite my position?

How long are web app, mobile and network pen testing projects in your firm? Does your team has a specific structure or checklist you follow? What is role of staff, senior and manager in those projects?

Might be a long shot but my husband and I are wanting to move back home to the Fayetteville, AR area. Any firms hiring in that area for staff level? Just finished my first busy season (had 2 this year). Currently in audit in financial services, asset management, but willing to work in other areas, even advisory.

Anyone able to share the following for chief of staff roles: WLB, comp, pros/cons, and exit opportunities? Looking at a startup.

so i’ve been freelancing and was talking about going staff until covid hit and they paused hiring. so i took a job elsewhere, lower pay, making graphics for social media. i’m prioritizing stability since i support my parents. but if you were me, what would be your plan? i was a little bummed by the role, i don’t mind production work but i was kind of in talks for art director and yeah, would it be bad to leave my new job in 4 months or so supposedly when things get better?

I’m working at EY as Tax staff (DSG) in Central region and will be a senior this Fall. I’m trying to relocate to West Coast. Any position available? I don’t mind being a staff for another year.

Thoughts on accepting a job that is currently a step down from a staff 2 but is better work life balance and higher pay? Really struggling on whether or not to leave EY. I’ve realized I’m very unhappy here but I don’t want to undervalue myself at another position given the experience as well as CPA.

Currently a tax intern at a regional firm. Looking to move into a big4 toward next busy season. (I know there is a hiring freeze currently) Am I better off to try to get in as an intern or as a staff 1? Field is Tax. Any advice is welcome! Thank you in advance!!

Did anyone interview for that Chief of Staff role?

What's the role of Chief of staff in consulting project?

What exactly is a Chief of Staff role for a CEO? Thoughts?

Having title discussion with seed startup. Role was marketed as chief of staff but offered title was Associate Dir of Strategy. Is there a difference in lvl btwn those two titles (real or perceived)?

What’s going on with summer internships and leadership programs? I’m an advocate for issues related to hiring entry level staff. Curious what the fish know. 🐠🐟🐡

Can anyone here refer to a staff position(s) with either the World Bank or Asian Development Bank?

Want your thoughts. My project Had to quickly staff f and I noticed almost all the females went into PMO type roles. Only 1 in a technical role on my team. When asked if any of the female continue...

Big4 recruiters- are any of y’all hiring right now for staff 1 auditors? Looking to transition from my current firm. I have some busy season experience. Southern Ca preferably. Thanks.

What questions have you asked when trying to assess management style and personality fit with a potential executive you would be working for. Interviewing for a Chief of Staff role if that helps

I am currently a Staff 1 in Audit. I graduated with a finance degree and am considering making the switch to a financial analyst role.

What exactly is the “Chief of Staff” role?