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If you are starting as an Audit Associate some time from now with Deloitte or any of the big 4, do they expect you to have passed/completed all 4 parts by the time you start? Received the Becker Reimbursement email from the recruiter not too long ago but have yet to start. I’ve seen plenty of people get to Senior at a big 4 firm without the CPA so I am a bit confused in that aspect. Any helpful feedback will be very much appreciated.
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Will anybody even notice if you don't go?
I think if you want to advance in the firm, it's a good idea to attend. Building those connections outside of the office goes a long way when it comes to people advocating for you for promotions. If you attend a lot of other events, it's probably fine to skip. You just don't want to be the person that never shows up for anything.
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You're over analyzing. If you can't go (or don't want to), don't go. Especially if there's going to be hundreds of people going. Might be a different story if like 30ish people are expected. Visiting family is a perfectly good reason, not that you even need one.
I’ve been with a firm for over 20 years and never attended a holiday party.
I joined PwC less than a month ago and I don’t know anyone. I’m debating whether to go to holiday party in NY or not🤔
Usually a good idea to attend company events. You may think they don’t notice but they do. Also, the company is making an effort to put on the event so we should make an effort to attend. However, if your trip was pre-planned before you knew when the party was going to be then I would not cancel the trip.
if having a bad look means you have a life outside work, then you have one
You don’t owe anyone an explanation. If your priority is family, go be with your family. If your priority is networking and building relationships at the firm, go to the party. Or if you just want free food, go to the party.
If this is who I think it is, you better be there.
Honest take, if you don’t make a presence at any of the other events, the holiday party ain’t making a difference. Going to sound a little cocky here but I’m fairly well known when I’m out at the events but I won’t be able to make it to the holiday party. Did a bunch of people ask if I was going? Yes. Do I think that not being there will make everyone forget about me or look bad? No cause I have a real reason for not going which it sounds like you do too
Is there a specific reason you aren’t going?
I was hoping to go visit my brother that live out of town
No one will even know that you are not there
If your goal is to advance, be present whenever possible.
I'm in a same size office. People will definitely notice you're not there but no one will care if you have a reason (like being out of town). It's a lot of good exposure to your higher ups and you make connections with their spouses so I'd encourage everyone to go if it's doable
If you already made plans before the invite went out then just tell them so. Spending time with family is more important than with co-workers around the holidays.
It’s your career. Will some people notice if you aren’t there? Perhaps. It’s not ideal. Will it ultimately effect your career progression if you’re otherwise taking opportunities to invest in relationships? No.
No one should care if you're not there. I've missed lots of holiday parties because my kids had events going on. Everyone has a life. That being said, it's good to go when you can because its good relationship-building time. But sounds like you have a good reason to miss on this one.
Oh god! I’m about asking the same question. I’m fully remote worker living at another city. It’s okay to not attend company Christmas party?
Yes