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You're an f associate still and being paid like one. Pwc trying to screw us over with this "acting senior" shit. I ain't having it. I'm not an actor, I am not acting at anything yo
Acting senior is the most shitty yet effective coolaid this industry ever invented. Kudos to all the motherfers who dominate this industry and suck sweat and blood out of their staffs like a vampire.
Also, second PwC1, if they want senior performance, they need to pay you like one, they get what they pay for. Think of it as training for you.
You don't have enough experience to feel comfortable in the role. That's fine, that's normal, and that's okay. It's okay to feel that way. Take your job seriously, be kind to yourself, and realize it's a process. We're often our own worse critics, im sure you're doing fine
Sounds like 'acting senior' is a way for them to low ball the associates. The Kool-aid must be strong in this shit.
I wouldn't worry about it, it's called acting for a reason. If you were performing as a senior, you'd be thinking about how to get to manager. Makes sense you are running into challenges as an "acting senior"
I would bring this up with your coach. Tell your coach that you're thankful for the opportunity and you're ready to do what it takes to be successful but you need guidance from the coach. Also, make sure the coach knows you're acting senior on a lot of jobs and if your year goes as planned tell him you want mid year promote. Set the table for success and feast upon mid year promotion!
I just feel like I run around like a chicken with my head cut off and I feel like I'm not doing a good job because I'm juggling so much idk. It's almost like a guilty feeling?
Delegate your work, the associates will be grateful for it in years to come. The only way for them to learn
Yeah I went through the same thing since January (staff 2 currently). Just gotta make sure to mentor the staff as best as you can, and talk to the manager with things you can't resolve immediately. That and just own any fuck ups or mistakes. What really sucks is that in my office in order to get a 4/5 you need to be acting so it kind of worked out for me
Sounds like you're just stretched too thin. Just reset. Reevaluate how you organize everything and how often you communicate w/ your teams. I use a template w/ a list of my jobs in a drop down box. That helps me filter my tasks but it's all in one spreadsheet for easy maintenance. Hope that helps. And remember to delegate as much as possible to your associates.
You think the people above you care about the money you're making? No. They'll see you at x year making X money. The work you do is just part of the job.
However, it is worth talking to your coach or relationship leader and communicate that you're in an "acting senior" role on too many jobs and you're feeling overwhelmed. Part of being a Senior is recognizing and managing not just the capacity of others, but your own as well. I will not be frowned upon to reach out for help when you feel like you're drowning
Yeah. Can't manage shit.
Had a friend who didn't get promoted to Senior after his Staff 2 year but he stayed and they made him an acting senior for a year to prove he was worth the promotion.
Acting senior/ manager sucks, but it is a less stressful way of starting to take on those responsibilities. The expectations of doing it at the lower level are much lower. It really didn't help my transition to senior though. I would say speak up and let your counselor know that you are overwhelmed but I did that and got nowhere.
I feel you bud. Director on a couple of my clients unexpectedly quit before the upcoming tax busy season and they just put me in his position. Now I'm "acting" director and manager, all for the same non-director salary. Partner says it's a great "stretch opportunity".
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Have confidence and believe in yourself! Ask for honest feedback from your managers! It may not be easy-but You can do it! And you will be great as a full time senior once you get your style and rhythm down
Fuck this kool aid shit. If you have a role of "acting senior" you're simply taking advantage of opportunities to get exposure to senior work without the same level of expectations. By the time you make Senior, you'll be thankful for these opportunities because you'll be more prepared for it than others in your class
Yeah not getting paid the same sucks, but it is what it is. Suck it up and move on. The learning curve in Big Four is underrated. The knowledge you'll gain is invaluable as you more forward in your career.