I am WAY TOO nice to be in public accounting….

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To build off what PwC 2 said - I feel like managers say that because then it puts all the fault and responsibility in you instead them having to take responsibility for being jerks or taking advantage of their staff/seniors

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I’m way too nice to even be working.

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i already cried during my internship lol

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To EY2, as a senior right now….I really hate what you said

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You do need to be a little bit aggressive / stern to be successful in Big4.

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For real, I feel like most of people in public accounting are teacher pet personalities or like to kiss ass

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The teachers pet personality, not kiss ass lol. I believe they are different things

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Be emotionless or leave! No other choice so I’m leaving lol

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I’m way too nice for corporate lol

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I never believe people who think they are nice people. It’s like the self-proclaimed “nice guys”

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Same. And it was someone a level below me which hurt even worse.

Says who?

Agreed also Need an advocate for me switching to a firm where I am better supported

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Yes you are OP

I feel the same way

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