I hate my job so much. Just trying to stick it out until I pass the exams in April but not sure I can make it. I have trouble just putting my head down and doing my job. Any advice to those who have gone through similar situations. How do you handle it? Small firm, bad leadership, no organization or planning, no technology. I’ve been here over a year and still wonder why I ever took this job.

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I took a low stress job so I could focus on my exams. Once I realized that I wasn't going to meet my long term goals there, I just doubled down on passing the exams. What you're describing sounds awful but switching would probably delay you taking your exams.

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Just focus on passing the exams and then move to a better firm. Focus on the end result and you'll make it!

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Thanks, trying, but ahhhh.

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Have you taken any parts of the exam? why until April?

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I have passed 1/4. My timeline is April to get them passed. Sitting for Far 12/19 .

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Take this as a life lesson and learn how to ask better questions during an interview. Sorry you hate your job but you probably should have asked more detailed questions about the job before you signed on.

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Yes, I should have. Definitely learned my lesson.

Are you at C*****s?

Nope!

In the same exact boat as you. Once I get CPA I’m out. It sucks but you gotta look at the finish line

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