No idea what's going on at work. How long can I fake it?

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I’m 8 years in and going strong.

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I don’t wanna brag too much, but I have gotten pretty good at tie-outs.

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Finding new ways to fake it every day 13 yrs in. Make friends with your clients and partners and you can have a very successful career never knowing a thing

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I have not learned a thing related to my job from day 1. only learned how to be a drunk at happy hour. thats key to being successful. lol. 9 years in, just made director lol.

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This thread gives me new found hope 🥹 lol

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Who actually knows what is going on??

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until you're 60 at EY

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For a long time

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I feel better knowing that I’m not the only one here lol

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Long

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Does the same notion apply for tax too, or just audit (asking as a tax person frequently wondering wtf is going on)?

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A lot longer than you’d think 😉

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Asking questions never hurts

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11.5 years in here, also continuing to find new ways to do so.

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You know more than you think. You don’t need to know everything but enough to get your tasks done. Also collaborate and don’t be afraid to look dumb. Keep asking questions.

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This post gave me the peace of mind I didn’t know I needed. Thank you

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