How do you motivate yourself to stay in public accounting (B4)?

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

What is the learning curve/different expectations for an attorney versus a CPA in a first year associate role? I just started, but a bit confused on how I can best contribute my legal skills and anxious about not being an expert on accounting principles.

I have a return offer from a big 4! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience as an intern and have no complaints. Would love to go back.

However, a bit confused if I should try and recruit with MBB’s or if I should accept the big 4 offer already and take the sign on bonus?

Would it be a blunder to NOT try recruiting with MBB’s ? Besides the monetary aspect, what are the other things I’d have to think about?

I keep getting recruiters asking to apply for new roles, which is what I thought I wanted because I’m not growing at my agency. But I’m so fatigued I don’t even know if I want to stay in advertising. Have y’all left or took a break to do something different? What did you do?

How many years into your career did you start to feel jaded about the industry? I only have 4 years under my belt and still believe it’s fun and challenging, but I see so much negativity on here.

Patient advocacy leaders in Pharma- anyone interested to chat? I work for a patient recruitment vendor and am super interested to move to Pharma. Would love insider info!

Is the title “art director” going extinct? My recent grads are applying for more jobs as “designers” or “digital designers” or “art designers” or, god help us “creative designers” (whatever that is).

Anyone ever switched to a transaction manager role in a big investment bank/ fin services bank after big law? Grateful for any advice.

I will start managing the sales team I’m part of and transition from being a peer to becoming their manager. Any advice on how to make this change as smooth as possible?

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

Hello fishes,

Accenture has offered me level 11 for 3.8 years of experience. Can I get level 10 at 3.8 years of experience?

Please suggest.

Thanks.

HI All,

I have 3yrs of experience as a Customer Service Associate. I want to change my line of work as it is very monotonous. Can anybody suggests me what are the different roles I can apply for with my current skillset?

Just started a PM job and 7 weeks into the role my manager is surprised I had not designed a roadmap. Is this bad?

Hey! I’m from Spain, and I’m thinking about find a job overseas, maybe in central america or southeast asia… I have experience in finance consulting… do you have any recommendation, contact or tip that could help me?

I don’t know if try to find a job first and move then, or move out first and find a job from there.

Thanks!

Anyone here who made the exit from Big 4/MBB consulting to a VC? If so, I’d love to hear about how the experience is so far. (Not to mention the WLB and comp!) I’m considering a career change but have no one in my network I can go to for insights. Thx! 🙏🏾

Any advice (besides good GMAT) on how to get into a top MBA post consulting? Im a public sector consultant.

Any WA CPAs not currently employed at a PA firm? I am trying to figure out CPEs to renew license. On the website it said “limitations non technical 24 hrs” what does it mean? Max or min?

Do PE funds have in house tech DD teams? Currently on a tech dd team that’s aligned to PE transactions and trying to figure out what exit opportunities there are. Thanks for your insights!

Hi! I have 2.5 years consulting experience & 4 years industry (B2B Sales) experience. What level should I be targeting for in cloud S&O. Is IC-5 too junior?

My inboard portal is showing wrong dob and phone number and i m recieving mails to complete the document process plus the hr is not responding to my mails or calls. Should I submit the documents or wait for them to respond??

Hi folks, could you update me how is the firm handling the uk economy and the upcoming recession? Have they already stopped hiring, delayed appraisal?

Hello fishes,
I got a screening call from Deloitte UK 2 weeks back for a post. She said she ll get back in 10 business days. Today is the tenth day and I still haven’t heard back from her, the site still shows application under process. Should i mail her back or shall i wait l?
How long does they take usually?

Hello All ..from which app or website I can check my public holidays in Pwc AC?

Hello Fishs,

I have given 3 rounds of interview for the position of SE- B8 , i.e. Lead SE. Now in salary discussion round i asked HR for a CTC between a range of 31-34L. But they told me max they can give is 29.5L. I still did not accepted the initial offer from HR, it is going again one more round for salary negotiation after HR confirms the bracket from Business. I know Natwest dont negotiate once you accepted the offer. What CTC can i expect from Natwest for Lead SE.

Any good apple orchards in the DMV area? If so, please list. Thanks!

Good places for a massage/spa day? Just looking for a gift card as a present to be used when things open back up.

Hello fishes, please suggest me some tax saving methods as iam getting around 10k got deducted in tax.thanks in advance.

I’m extremely out of shape and have just started going to the gym. When i do squats, like literally by squat 5 my knees are hurting. But i know my form isnt wrong. Do i just have bad knees or is this normal when ur out of shape?

Looking at cpa experience requirements in MA. You need at least 1 years of experience but "no more than 3 years". What does that part mean?

We are just starting out on our adoption journey and have sent in some initial bills from our adoption attorney to the Pathways email address. Does anyone know how long it usually takes to hear back from that inbox? It's been about a week so far.

Hello people!
Looking for some interesting opportunities as a designer in a young startup. Any leads would be appreciated! 😄

Hello Fishes, I was an experienced qualified Professor in Sociology for almost 8 years from 2014 to 2020. Due to motherhood I resigned from my job as I am living in a nuclear family. Currently I am working as a Senior Executive HR in a consultancy company named Profession Makers. However, I am looking for a WFH opportunity in the Human Resource (Non IT) sector where I will have the chance to develop professionally. Kindly Help.

Is there any intel you would ask your recruiter before your loop that they may give you as help or advice?

Has anyone successfully sold your gently used clothing for cash on the spot anywhere in Chicagoland? If yes, where? Have a lot of nice stuff that I’m bored of but Poshmark takes too much effort for me and I find consignment stores usually take months until anything sells and then getting your money is a pain. So looking for instant cash. TIA

What is the most useful tool/ equipment in your art room?

Hi friends I am looking for a job into email customer support where I have 2 years of experience I am ready to join on an immediate basis anything would work be it work from home/office if there are any suggestions then please co-operate looking forward with all your replies hope this new platform helps me out with some new friends and suggestions

So what's the deal with read receipt requests? Are they timing people once they have that notification? 🙄

How to look about for opportunities for Acca candidate who has 3y experience in external audit ? Looking for suggestions ! Thanks

Got an interview lined up with CFGI.. not sure hows the company so thought I had request CFGI folks to share their experience here ?

I think the Matrix is broken, I just had a déjà vu.

Heard PwC gave $500 to staff for every in-person inventory they performed. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Anyone have advice for a first year about to start? Things you wish you did, things you wish you didn’t do?

Does anyone have any insight into partners retiring early? I am at a point where I need to consider leaving if I am not aiming for partner. I don’t see myself working past my 40s. My partner and I are not big spenders and anticipate have enough to retire comfortably in 40s (obviously a lot can change). I have been assured I will become SM in next year (currently 31 years old).

Does anyone actually like fund accounting? What are the upsides? Any thoughts on what the bonus payout would be at a NYC fund with 2bill AUM. 3 years of work experience.

Hi, anyone get their CIA after finishing up CPA? I’m currently trying to finish part 2 of the 3 exams, and I’m finding the study material Gliem provides doesn’t help much with part 2.

Anyone have any good audit jokes or one liners?

Does anyone ever just get sick of their manager? Mine is condescending, rude/always has to be right, not to mention he’s a huge micromanager. I dread talking to him bc he’s so socially awkward too SOS

Those in Orange County, senior or manager. Anyone interested in Capital group? They are in Irvine and hiring.

I currently work as a 3rd year associate at BDO, soon to be senior associate in South America. As a foreigner what are my chances of gettin a job at a big4 in the US?

What are your thoughts of consultants and auditors doing client work in a coffee shop, using said coffee shop’s wifi?

Saw someone on my team floss their teeth with their own hair in the bathroom like it was normal & i was stunned. Is this seriously a thing? please tell me it’s not…

What is the best way to separate work / personal life? What methods do you find work the best for you?

Will I seem like a jerk and risk being able to boomerang if I put in notice before big audit client? I won’t know I got the job until 2 weeks before then and new job would start when the audit starts.

What month is promotion month at different firms?