After working 9+ years in this practice, at the same firm (Big 4), I asked for 3 months sabbatical this summer. This communication happened in March pending paper work but had supports from my own team until this week. Our broader team's staffing partner is saying I need more valid reason for sabbatical and it cant be because I feel burnout and want to spend more time with my family. I feel very discouraged and disappointed with the firm, and now thinking about leaving..
P.S. not a SA

Could anyone here working at Wells Fargo refer me for the below position.
Job code 67350BR

Technology Systems Operations Engineer

Hyderabad

India.

Where are the best pastries in chicago? I’m talking flaky lamination and amazing croissants, tarts, breads, danishes

I heard there will be a mandate to come to office 2 days a week from Jan 2023. Is it true? 😰

Looking for recommendations for any PM certifications for a marketing/branding project manager and any background info on those certifications. Trying to determine if it’s worth adding to my resume, feeling stuck in the professional development area and that I have plateaued as a Senior PM with nowhere to go. 🤷🏻‍♀️ TIA

I know this question is somewhat vague and broad but I’ll soon be joining a Banking & Finance team (in BigLaw) as a junior associate. I’d be grateful for any tips on how to thrive in this role. What characteristics make a good junior transactional lawyer?

How many people are here from big4?

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Most obscure game you’ve played?

I'm really starting to like telehealth. Thoughts?

So Q1 has been abnormally weak for agencies across the board, right? Is it fair to say Trump is finally starting to effect the economy?

Senior Creative team salary in London at a big agency? Ideas?

The Silver arrows are back! Let’s get on the hype train! Whoop whoop!

Any advice on doing pro bono design work for nonprofits? I’m considering offering some work to a local nonprofit I believe in, but I’m not sure what kind of boundaries to set, how to approach them, etc. would love advice!

Wondering everyone’s take on password-protecting your UX portfolios? I have some case studies from a previous B2B startup I worked at. Although the work isn’t under an NDA, I’m wondering if it’d appear more professional if there were a password. Alternatively, any advice on how much detail to show on a case study in situations like this?

Anyone going out tonight?

Is the full data ready?

First toilet paper, now it’s flour, yeast and baking products. Why is instant yeast 10x more expensive on amazon?! Is everyone really trying their hand at baking now? What happened to rice and pasta?

Hello Fishes,

So far I received offers from PwC India, Capgemini and Lexmark for Data Engineering.

More are in pipeline from KPMG GS, TechM, Accenture.

But one peculiar thing is happening. I have appeared for 4 Cognizant interviews but in all I have been rejected. Whereas most of my friends had easily cleared Cognizant. I am switching tech, so I am a bit concerned like whether my knowledge is too shallow😐

Is it sign of an Imposter Syndrome 🥺

Pls help🙏🏾

Yoe - 3.2

Theiyr're. Have at it, grammar nazis.

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?

On a scale of 1-10, how “mature” would you consider the people in your offices/teams? In terms of acting their age, respectful, etc.

Good resource for resume writing? Haven’t had to update my resume since starting in audit years ago. Want to make sure I’m saying things the right way in a way that will be attractive to industry.

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

Does anyone else feel priced out of the market? The higher your salary, the harder it is to switch jobs

Anyone who banks with Santandar having issues with making a recent deposit and the wrong balance showing?

Has anyone done the CAIA credential? Care to explain your journey?:)

Hey Big 4/ PA fish, when you write financial statements and footnotes for a company (technical accounting work), do you use PDF or word?

What is the process for paying back your sign on bonus. Thinking about leaving Big 4 within clawback period and would like to hear perspectives/advice

Anyone know of any short online ethics courses I can take for credits in Illinois?

Anyone make it to manager in 4 years? What was your experience like? Was it worth it, or just overwhelming?

I am sooo done right now. It’s not the workload, it’s not the hours,it’s not the crazy clients without controls nor processes...[I love audit (yes, I am a nerd and yes, I have a life outside)] (cont)

Texas CPAs.....Question.... I am submitting my application for my license. Do I really need to take another 4 hour ethics course or does the 4 hour credit course I took in undergrad count??

I have reg, far, and AUD remaining. BEC expires 12/31/21. I also want to sit for gmat by that time. Help me with a schedule please! I’m thinking reg by mar, far by June, aud by early august, study for gmat and take by dec. Thoughts?

Senioring my first job next week, let's hear your first senior experience horror stories. Especially you EY pippers.

Always nice to get the message about how well the firm did last year AFTER getting a sad salary increase.

What would be the typical salary offered to a new Tax Senior at a small/mid-size firm in NYC with roughly 2 years of experience prior to being promoted?

Tired of the long audit hours and not ready for another busy season? Join Deloitte’s Accounting & Reporting Advisory group. The hours and pay are better and there’s no busy season. DM me if you want a referral or more details.