Is it weird that I feel less technically knowledgeable after a year and a half of audit than when I graduated? I just started a technical accounting job, and there are glaring gaps in my knowledge of basic stuff I knew during college. I just never saw it in audit.

Hello I am looking to pivot careers. I’ve worked in warehousing, shipping and logistics my entire life. I don’t have much experience else where. How do I find the right move to make?

How long it take from senior2 to Asst. Manager?
Joined in May this year as S2.

I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

Has anyone else turned down a tech job for banking? It was a hard decision but ultimately, I decided that the experience and training I'll get here is second to none. Hope I don't regret this decision

I came to US on an L1b in 2018 and switched to H1b in 2021 Oct. Current 797/visa expiry is stated as July 2023, by which I would have spent 1.5 years on H1b visa (and 3.5 years on L1b before that). During h1b extension , will I get another 4.5 years of extension? How does extension work when u switch visas?

Seeking to transition out of the current industry into cloud computing. Spent the last 2+ years learning and acquiring experience in AWS, CI/CD, Jenkins, AWS Pipeline, GitHub, and Terraform. Honing Bash and Shell scripting. Picked up certifications as a PMP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and AWS Solution Architect Associate along the way. Already have an MBA. What is the best way to break into the cloud and/or DevOps community?

Has anyone made the move from cyber security at the Big4 to cyber security for media companies? For example Disney or Warner Bros.

How did you manage it?

What would you recommend someone starting tas (campus hire) early next month do to prepare. I am CPA eligible, but not sure if I should spend my time on that or study finance or just relax. Any recommendations?

I’ve got a friend in Dubai who has experience in IB and VC at junior levels (in London and Dubai) and would like to break into consulting. He’s at a small cap VC at the moment and works not that challenging, and he wants to break into MBB or tier 2 for strategy. Anyone happy to look at his CV?

Hi fellow ZSers
Can anyone help me understand if there's a provision of moving from ZS India to ZS UK role?
If yes, what should be my approach?
I joined ZS 3 months back and would really appreciate the help!

Anyone know how to get a position as an HRBP without HRPB experience? All positions I've looked at want previous experience. Would over 5 years of HR experience and a PHR suffice, or what skills should be added to that?

Totally disinterested in tax, have 2.5 years experience and masters in accounting. Banking and finance jobs for about 3 years before I got into accounting. I don’t like the stuff that comes along with public, such as time tracking and hours goals. A transfer to audit is low on my priority list (also tough to pull off). Just started actively looking in industry, but fear that if I continue to stay in my current position, I will get pigeonholed into tax only positions in the future. Cont...

Hlo guys,
Which are the certifications that can add great value to our CV as An IT employee ?

Has anyone used a career coach? Not a recruiter but someone who can give advice on making career changes. Any good names come to mind?

Is freelancing paid media or social media lucrative in Toronto? Looking to make the jump to that

Had to pull an all nighter and am convinced I will not make it through this day. Prayers are greatly appreciated.

With a thousand consultants in line, you'd think someone would have come up with a better TSA pre-check process 🤔

What are current directors in Student Life making ? I love my current job but currently doing more than my job description and it keeps piling on with little to no compensation .

Anyone know the salary for a senior PMO analyst at NTT data London. They’re very secretive with their salary bands. Due to start negotiations soon.

Honest question, Democrats always complain about the economy and that Trump is doing a bad job. I’m a little confused how they then support Biden who will repeal the Trump tax cuts? Pls no hostility

How is PWC SDC external audit practice? I am Chartered Accountant with 2.5 YOE. Currently working with EY GDS as Senior and have offer letter from PWC SDC of 17.75 and offering Senior Associate 2. Any folks here from PWC SDC who can help me to decide please.

How do you detach from work? I’m wired at this point to be so attached that even when I’m off I’m super stressed out, and have to look at emails and keep up or else I get severe anxiety. Anybody?

Been wanting to start a Consultancy that offers employment help to individuals. Any ideas on the success rate or how to start networking to have actual clients coming to me? What are the pros and cons?

Hey any philly people here ? Also who play tennis ?

How easy is it to make manager in 4 years in a large metro B4 tax group? How does an early promo manager salary compare to a non early promo manager?

Anyone else feeling like everything is on a one week delay? I’m barely getting through my days

Through a lot of comp discussions I heard a lot of talk of “making you whole” when things get better. Am I drinking the kool-aid by believing this? Is this just meant to prevent further questions that the firm does not know the answer to?

TSYS or Sopra banking ?

I'm a depressed 32 yrs old single with 8 YOE. Last drawn CTC was 5 LPA even after switching 5 companies.
When I see Ppl with 18LPA or 23LPA with 4 or 5 YOR, I really feel my gut wrench with sadness wishing I had that CTC.
I need to put up things right to rebuild my life all over again. What do I do?

Best time sheet system you’ve ever tried in a job?

Hi

For some reason TCS HR did not responded on quoted compensation and was lowballing. The call was not fruitful. As i have already resigned not sure even if they release the offer letter no.

Can you please help me on finding jobs for Devops 10 YOE.

Hi! I have 9yoe in startup, hyper growth environments. I have a strong customer Quality Assurance process improvement background. I want to shift into becoming more of an IC vs people manager. With that in mind, what steps would get me there? Should I consider a PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification? Any other ideas? I feel so stuck and need a change. Thank you!

Highest number of billable hours you have seen in a year?

Heard bumblings over HH today of a second round of Deloitte Tax Chicago layoffs after busy season. Thoughts?

Health question: How to deal with chronic back pain? I may have a herniated disc and wondering if surgery is a viable option. I hate being restricted actively and constantly reinjuring myself.

Office bathrooms should have signs that say employees must wash hands before leaving...

How much are EY experienced hire sign bonus?

When the worst part about the internet being down is that you can't sametime 😒

Just crafted a wonderful email to the client detailing information on how much tax they aren't gonna pay, all I get is "thanks".

Did anyone else receive an email saying a coworker invited you to join? I can’t seem to figure out who invited me.

How do you get motivated about work after weeks of just not caring?

Anyone else fantasizing of quitting right before busy season?

Just got excited because while driving to work, I noticed the miles on my car was the exact same number of a journal entry I made last night...

Firm pushes mandatory virtual trainings...every partner ever schedules meetings and conference calls at the same time.

Is it bad if I already find myself disliking my job 1 month in? Did anyone feel this way at first and then grow to like what they do?

Just accepted an offer. Would you recommend holding off on telling anyone on my team until I give notice? I just want to give them as much advance notice as possible so they can plan ahead

Started a new role in FAAS/CMAAS/AAS last year and won’t hit my charge hour goal even with prorating for the portion of the year I was employed. Any idea how this will impact my performance feedback?

26 y/o JD, CPA, CFP --- what are my odds landing a career with the FBI?

Why is it always the coworker who really needs the mint is the first to refuse it?

Hoping for help w/ studying. TRANSACTION CYCLES?? I see inconsistent lists online and in books: (Revenue, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll) vs (Sales, Purchasing, Payroll, Financing) vs....

Do CPAs bill at a rate higher than a non CPA at a public accounting firm or do they both bill at the same rate?