Other than working for long hrs, is it relaxing or stressful to work as an associate, audit?Big 4

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As a staff you think it is, but then when you become a senior, you wish you were still a staff. The stress only increases, but in hindsight, as a staff it’s relatively low. It just doesn’t feel like that in the moment. We’re auditing financial statements and helping the rich stay rich, not saving lives. It’s not that serious

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Stressful

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Honestly it’s pretty chill working from home, the work has it’s peaks and valleys

Many years ago it was exhausting traveling and being at clients all the time

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It’s honestly not that bad. I love getting to work from home!

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It is very dependent on the client and the people you work with. It can actually be rewarding with if you get to work for a reasonable client and the team is supportive (e.g. willing to teach you , no micromanaging).

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Relaxing???????????????????

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Cuz some says as a staff you only need to follow the procedures.

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The hours aren’t what make PA bad. It’s the stress

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I think a better question would be: is it stressful or toxic? Stress can be managed, hence the term "stress management." Toxic environments can't be managed. Good luck finding a stressful environment in PA.

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All the little rules are super annoying. Like who you can invest in and constantly tracking time

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Good clients, good manager, good team, no problem - bad any of these, and it can go south pretty quickly

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It’s like a day at the spa…..




In hell

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Less stressful than banking

It is a bit stressful, however you learn to manage it, and prioritize your work.

I think the first year it’s not bad. But once you get to be exp. and then a senior, it’s stressful since you now have the capability to take on more tasks

Staff level is by far the goat after intern

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