Anyone who is feeling hopeless like me? I feel like I'm stuck in public accounting unfortunately..... Ive had interviews with private companies but since my tax experience doesn't directly translate to that position, I get turned down...... This busy season is the worst one for me so far where my mental health is just rock bottom and I want out....

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Hang in there…big4 = underpaid misery except at the partner level.

funnylike

I feel the same way

like

Look into indirect tax. They sometimes can have lesser workloads. I was like you depressed and unhappy in my role. I switched to indirect and now I don’t overwork myself and I’m pretty happy at a big 4 with steady income

like

Wait are you in tax? What type of tax do you do and what level are you? I’m sorry to hear that

like

Yuuuup. This season blows.

Stay strong OP!

like

Are you in a niche group, is that why you’re having issues finding something?

Thinking maybe if you switch teams with the experience you want to leave for, that might help

like

Related Posts

I don’t know whether I want to pursue Auditing or Tax. I’ve done 3 summer internships with Deloitte and am currently in a tax internship with a local boutique firm. I realized I hate doing individual returns and much rather work with financial statements. I’m not sure if this means Auditing would be a better fit for me because I enjoy analyzing and working within financials. I would honestly just pick the more financially rewarding career with better post-big 4 options. Any thoughts?

like

I’ve got about 20 years cross channel experience in marketing, split between big brands and startups, and I’m considering pivoting into a data science/data analyst role. I know it will initially be a step back in comp but is it at all realistic for a person with certificate level experience in data analysis but a decent marketing management background to expect $150-200k comp or is that mostly for degreed candidates (or not realistic at all)? Any guidance here is greatly appreciated.

like

Hi,
Good morning..
I joined Ey gds last week.. YOE- 4 years in KPMG. KPMG may take me back with better hike and promotion. I'm not sure. But a few got call back. So, what would I do? Accept the better package and promotion or be in EY? OR is it possible to resign within one month from EY?

Thanks folks

like

I work as a marketing manager on a team that partners closely with PMM and have developed a lot of experience with GTM and strategy. Though I don’t have direct PMM experience, I want my next role to be in a product marketing capacity. How can I break into this role?

like

How to transition into a manager role when you promoted? How you approach the leadership team to own more responsibilities and opportunities?

like

Boss has WFH for 9months. I have been WFH for 2-weeks for travel quarantine/state guidelines. She now requires that I go back to the office to “show face” that HR is right alongside the essential employees. I have been more productive from home vs the office. I get the perspective of team unity, but is it wrong to feel there is no reason to risk my health? The company justifies increasing my covid risk (high-risk already) to “show face”, when my job is being fulfilled while WFH. Am I crazy?

like

It's more like 25% of your highest paying year but there are many variables. But there are more wealth accumulation vehicles besides the pension. Plus health care.

like

Senior Analyst at Goldman Sachs vs Data Engineer at IBM. In a general context without any details, which role would you take and why?

like

Anyone willing to refer me to a Product role in CPG, particularly in Gurgaon?
I have a Product/Brand Management background + Sales&Ops background and an MBA. Looking to shift back to Gurgaon for urgent family reasons.

like

I had my first technical round of interview as Sr. Android developer with Tech Mahindra and It went well. How long does it take to know about the result. Also how many rounds are there? The interviewer refused to say his name nor he appeared on video in the interview. Is that the company policy? Tech Mahindra

Is it normal to be offered a job position and have to accept the job within 24 hours — no pay negotiation discussion whatsoever either?

like

What are some of the common exit options for the manager level? Looking for TC to be close to or over $200K. I know it’s heavy tech in the US, but what does that translate to here?

like

Anyone taken the CFF? Looking for advice on the first exam

Should I decline the offer and ask to be considered for a higher role that better fits my qualifications? The offer I had was with a great bank but I'm overqualified for that. Its been hard to find a job because I dont have prior experiences.

Hello, does anyone work as an auto underwriter for insurance? I recently got accepted for an internal job position and was offered $50k. I’m currently a claim processor making $20/hour so the offer is more than what i’m making but is low in comparison to the average salary for an auto underwriter in AZ (which is around $58k). I believe because the company knows how much i’m making they lowballed me. Any tips on how to navigate the salary negotiation and can u share ur salary ?

like

Hello fishes, I'm currently working as a Project Manager. I've been asked for a PMO manager role in a different org. Any suggestions if it's a better role to consider?

like
like

I'd love an opportunity to work for the federal government in contracting or procurement but have found it difficult to get selected for an interview. What's the catch?

like
like

More Posts

Any thoughts on Baringa Partners?

like

Best wineries in/around Napa?

like

Hey Everyone! Can anyone throw some light on what the interview process looks like for Director level at EY Parthenon - Deal Management team? (experienced hire, non campus). How many rounds, case study or behavioral? Thank you.

like

Looking for roles I can pivot to from my current career in financial middle office/financial ops -

I’m not interested in front office, and it feels like the only other jobs I can get are other financial MO/BO jobs.

What other jobs would these MO / ops skills be a good fit for?

Any update on the hike letter ??
Least hike % vs highest hike %.

Will your company adopt 4 day work week?

like

Thinking of moving intracompany to West Europe (UK, Germany, Netherlands) Pay is almost 40% less adjusted only for currency (haven’t looked at PPP) but work life balance much better. Thoughts?

like

Hi,

I am looking for a job change and any help or refferals are appreciated. I am a data engineer having 2+ yrs of experience in Azure, MSBI Tech stack, Apache Airflow etc.

Preferred location:- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune.

Thanks,
Pranshu Rughani

It's been 3 weeks since I submitted my application to Bain/BCG. No response yet. Am I doomed?

like

Hi all , does anyone have a 100% bulletproof resume writer that’s affordable ? I’ve paid two people to assist me but to no avail. Please help

likefunny

Larsen & Toubro Infotech How will be the L2 round in LTI for automation testing ?
LTI Information Technology lLarsen & Toubro Infotech

like

Thanksgiving is upon us. Send help.

My step in laws are TERRIBLE. Not directly to me but family dynamic is stressful. They parent their youngest kid with pills and ignoring him, so that he does inappropriate things around me with zero correction (walking in on me, insulting me). They are all half siblings (4 boys 30-11) so they all don’t care including my partner. FIL also verbally abuses MIL in front of us. Yet they all want to please him constantly. It’s just bad.

Food was good though.

like

Anyone has suggestions on what processes to put in place to ensure good collaboration between cross-functional product team and drive great customer experience?

like

Why did you choose to work in SALT over other areas of tax?

like

During my job search, I am getting a lot of recruiters asking for me to answer right to represent emails. These particular recruiters follow a same pattern and seem unprofessional. Shall I be aware and not sign these right to represents? Are they a scam? Or is it a cultural thing… can someone advise me, I’m based in the USA

like

Going to London in spring for the first time. I’ve always put it off as I feel there’s not much to do. Any recs on things to do - and I dare say - good places to eat? 😂

funny

Anyone heading for Milestones in Orlando this week? Would love to connect with some fellow Latino 🐠

Hi Fishes. Is Job in EY GDS secure ?

like

Anyone bored...😈 slide into my dm

like

Additional Posts in Tax Bowl

Besides law school and maybe CTFA how do you up your trust tax knowledge/ credentials ?

like

Good DFW tax recruiter?

helpful

Is IRS late payment interest deductible on a partnership return? I know the penalties are not deductible but thought the interest was. Trying to find the support for this in the code/regs and my Google skills are failing me.

like

Any advice on joining M&A tax groups? Current experience is (mainly Fed) compliance related. Do big 4 take outside hires or should I get my foot in the door first and transfer depts?

Read two things on Tax News today: Section 199A update, and the Supreme Court ruled that wages received by injured railroad workers is taxable. Does anyone else feel like our work is immoral?

like

NYC transfer pricing salary please share thanks!

like

Hi Everyone,
I hope life is treating you well.
I recently moved to Ottawa from Louisville, Kentucky, and I am looking for an accounting job in Ontario or Quebec. I have work experience in Tax& Finance and an MBA in Accounting. I was wondering if any of you could refer me for an open position in your company ( after we’ve had a chance to talk, of course) or put me in contact with a member of your hiring team.
Please let me know if any of you would be comfortable doing so.

Thanks,
Sarah

like

Looking to get a referral for BDO SALT practice.

like

Just did my first research to form my own opinion / interpretation and sent to the Partner for consideration and review. I hope I didn’t miss the mark lol

like

Interested in applying for the SAP Tax Senior role @Deloitte. Essentially have 4 years background in Tax and would like to shift to a more technology related role. Thoughts on whether Deloitte would even entertain my background?

like

Anyone in real estate valuation and modeling? Currently I’m involved in fixed assets, cost segregation type of projects and looking to transition at a senior level. Any insights would be appreciated.

like

Formerly Friedman LLP folks, how is Marcum LLP treating you?

likefunny

When do you all expect for companies to start hiring again?

like

Any thoughts on working for Amazon in tax vs. public accounting?

likehelpful

How does one find direction in what they want to do in life? I don’t find my job as a tax manager fulfilling and my busy time conflicts with some of my favorite hobbies, skiing and snowmobiling. I find it hard to determine my next step because I’m all about relationships, love my clients and am a sales/big picture thinker, so naturally industry doesn’t interest me. I’ve been super lost for a few years and think I need to act on my unhappiness and get out while I’m young. Any advice?

like

KPMG reached out to me earlier this week and I’m interviewing for a tax position tomorrow morning. JD working on CPA. Working for a regional firm right now making $79k. I like it, but the benefits aren’t great.

Would anyone working in tax at KPMG recommend making the switch? What do your hours look like? Are you satisfied with the benefits?

Went from a big firm to work for a smaller firm. The people in the smaller firm are protective of their work and are good by their work too. I no longer feel chaos or stress. I am treated with respect and my schedule is more normal. I am even working more billable hours than before, but it feels like a seamless experience. I don’t work then past 5pm or anything out of the ordinary for this time of the year. I am so grateful!

likeuplifting

Managers at firms ranked 5-10, how much total (admin+charge) and charge do you work? I’m currently at 2,500 total/1,800 charge. Looking to possibly make a jump as I’m at a firm in the 15-20 range but am not sure if it’s worth it.

like

Incoming tc1 with 60k of student debt. Any suggestions on how to handle this? Are there any part time jobs y’all have gotten to pay off your debts?

Any Cherry Bekaert tax folks? How is the culture?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal