Join PwC as first year manager. I was told that I will be doing the same thing at PwC during the interview, but Im doing something different. I feel like an idiot and its hurting me mentally and self esteem is low

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What do you mean doing something different? Your responsibilities aren’t what was advertised on the job description?

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You’re not alone
In fact I’ve talked to other folks that are going through the same exact thing

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Its miserable

I did a short stint at another firm that promised I’d be working on the same types of clients (family offices) and then had me work on 200 1040 clients with a W-2 and a few 1099s. I left after 6 months

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Sadly this happens all too frequently especially at smaller firms. They sell a false bag of goods and pull the curtains after you start.

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What kind of work are you doing vs what kind do you want to be doing?

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I am having the same feeling and have been thinking about quit/find something else to do

Great comments P2. Likewise I agree build some camaraderie and many are willing to help. Find your long term peers.

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Is this common at pwc? I heard a few people where they were lied to by recruiters about a role and now they’re doing something else lol

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