Hi - I have recently decided to resign at a regional firm growing pretty quickly. I've gotten so burned out and I lost my passion for it and PA in general. I resigned and grateful they are giving me the opportunity to work part time as an independent contractor because I'm moving abroad and going on a journey to figure out which country. (Politics didn't help the situation). Hopefully gain my sanity, mental and physical health back. Can anybody share thoughts on their experiences?

Two of my clients have requested me on Facebook. We're really friendly but it's weird right?

Hey Fishers, how/where to prepare for a job switch for 3-4 YOE?

Who’s your favorite person you’ve ever had to interview?

Golf related help - Headed to Pebble Beach over thanksgiving and was trying to get a tee time at MPCC. Any members out there would be willing to call to introduce me so I can play unaccompanied? Supposedly only allow unaccompanied play now with a member introduction.

Anyone tried hexclad griddle pan for dosas? Is it worth it?

Please suggest on this. I had interviewed at tcs 2 months back and din receive any feedback. Now again am getting interview call for tcs. Should i attend it or its wrong to attend within 6 months?

Going for a final round interview with OW Dubai. Can anyone share their experience?

I've got a particular set of skills I've been building that I want to be my focus. Current work doesn't really offer this but a firm I talked to would see me take a $20k paycut to work for them?

Any insight into Red Havas ? I’ve been interviewing with them and it seems too good to be true…

Is there anyone who has submitted their EY GDS assets (laptop, headsets etc) via vendor pickup after leaving ey GDS? If yes, what's the process for it.

I have received offer from accenture but still I am not accept it as my current company's increment letter is due. Is they consider my increment letter and send me the revised offer letter if I accept it now???? Please help me.

Is ibm to safe to join now for 16lpa, 6 yr of exp. As java developer.

I am looking to product management from program management, any recommendations on books to read, courses etc

I have 1 sheet with names and sheet 2 with a large list of names that may or may not be those names - which also have corresponding unique identity numbers. How do I easily match the names with the same names and keep the unique identity numbers for importing later?

Anybody know where Dave went? He’s been MIA

AT&T vs Verizon mifi? Need a new one and not sure which one to get. Verizon is us only whereas AT&T can go intl.

Is vacation time typically accrued through the year or you can take them before accrued?

Hello Fishs,

I have given 3 rounds of interview for the position of Lead SE. Now Hoping to go for Salary discussion round if 3rd round feedback comes positive.

What salary should i expected for Lead SE role in Gartner. Before the interview i quoted them between 31-34L and told them will be flexible on negotiation.

If I’m getting dragged heavily for my performance and am completely overloaded with work, is it best to start looking for another job? I suspect I might get PIP’d this summer unless our abysmal staffing issues prevent that.

Which offer should I accept? Currently staff 2 at big 4 in Tax with CPA license. I want to leave tax ASAP. Both are public companies +1B in revenue and same salary. Offer 1 - staff revenue accountant so reading contracts, speaking with the sales team and legal team, a lot of work at the end of the months to close books and reconcile transactions to make sure we are ASC 606 compliant. This track usually leads to director of revenue. Offer 2 - internal audit staff so SOX and compliance projects.

Which big 4 has the biggest single office in the US?

What are exit opportunities for people in TAS? Is it much more limited than audit exit opportunities?

Does anyone know what the starting salaries for Tax Associates and Technology Risk Consultants are within EY? I’m interested in joining on of these two positions but I’m unsure of salaries. TIA!

What would you do differently if you were to join your firm/team again? I am starting in a new team as an M1 next Monday and besides asking more questions, any tips on making a good start would be great!

Does anyone have experience or know of someone who went on a FWA (part-time) but didn't have kids? I'm unmarried and no kids but considering a move to 30 or so hrs/week for my sanity.

If you have 4 days PTO, would you rather use it together in one week or take 1day off for 4 weeks ?

Any helpful advice for FAR. I'm taking it next week

When I start getting too excited about rolling off an engagement, I remind myself that the next one will likely be much worse.

I have a tax question. My father in law passed away in 2020 and we inherited his house. We are still in the probate process and we haven't got the house title. However, we have been paying the mortage and interest since we inherited the house. We filed the tax return for deceased person last year. Can we claim the mortgage interest deduction this year on our joint return (even though the 1099 will have my father in law's name)? Really appreciate any help!

other than Big 4, what other firms have good FDD groups??

What is the M&A FDD group called in each of the big four? What should I search in the career portal?

I spend most weekends/vacation days trying to figure out my life and find a job I’ll like better. Then after awhile I convince myself that I have a good job and I’m a fool. All is well until about 3 hours into my first day back when the bs starts in again and all hell breaks loose. 🥴 Is this common? At what point do you know it’s time to leave?

Tax senior with CPA at small firm. Best way to get to Big 4 audit? (LA or OC) Went to non-target so little to no alumni at B4. I don’t mind the switch to a lower title since audit was always my preference and was never a fan of tax (stayed local for family).

Considering obtaining a CFE certification. Can anyone share their experience vs experience obtaining CPA? I’m already a CPA. I just want a comparison of study time requirement and difficulty of exam.

Diagnosed with mild bell’s palsy (nerve on one side of face is damaged - can’t move it) and I have a happy hour tomorrow. Should I skip it? Should I ask to work from home while I recover?

When is the best time to leave and go to another big4? I am at PwC and I knew the reputation they had and Some people said It may not be for me because of it. Ive been here a year and I feel as there right. My busy season is starting and I want to leave (not just because of my team) but as some of you may know getting along with the people you work with is a big part of wanting to stay at your job. I want to try to quit end of December and hoping to start a new position February.

Are all Big 4 firms equally tone deaf, or is it just EY? I feel like they don’t address the fact that people are leaving in droves and the ones left behind are burnt out - we continue to have these big growth targets, but fewer and fewer people to actually do the work.