I was looking at local job listings last week (MCOL area) and the entry-level rates are ridiculous. Seeing Staff roles for $18 to $23 an hour makes it pretty clear why kids are skipping accounting for other majors. Even making $26 for public barely covers the cost of living. Am I wrong for thinking this is way too low for the amount of work required?

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You are definitely not wrong but with the job market as it is people will take those jobs because something is better than nothing. That makes the company think it’s fine because someone’s in the role and then the grind them up and spit them out starts and they eventually leave accounting all together. I have friends who are mid-size firm managers that have side hustles to make ends meet.

Yeah the companies hold all the power at the moment and I’m not sure that it’s going to shift to the employees any time soon

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Think it’s time for a career change

It’s crazy how low salaries are. I started at $35k 20 years ago and thought that was low for accounting. I can’t believe I am seeing posts that say $75k for CPA with 5 years experience. I definitely don’t blame anyone in their 20s avoiding accounting. Especially salaried (vs hourly).

The salaries make it quite an unappealing sector to get into and I really don’t blame anyone that skips it

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