Just found out that I’m going to be promoted to manager at a national mid-tier firm with an effective date of July 1.

I was just finding my footing as an experienced Senior with the confidence to “will” any job to the finish line.

Now I’m not sure what to expect as a manager and I’m thinking my first year will be a struggle.

Any advice from current managers on how to effectively handle the transition?

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Your first year will be a struggle but you will get through it. Just develop trust with your team (both above and below). You are going to mess up, but that is how you learn. Organization and delegation are probably the most important things to master as a manager. You will also become more responsible for managing the client relationship, so learn how to deal with difficult clients and how to set and manage expectations early so that the relationship improves and they become less difficult.

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Been a manager for three years still struggling send help plz

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Congrats!

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I received an early promo last year just as I felt comfortable being a senior. Overall the term working for the job you want and not the job you have is really true in public accounting. First year as manager was similar to my last year as a senior with just more responsibilities. You'll spend more time doing BS admin stuff than being in the weeds on a day to day basis. I have enjoyed the transition personally so don't feel overwhelmed.

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Wish i was getting early promo. Pregnant and managers at my firm get 2 extra weeks maternity leave!

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