This year I left PwC for a smaller firm to see if I would enjoy tax if I had work life balance. I am still bored out of my mind and do not enjoy the work. I recently found out I was pregnant.....

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Could you join pwc’s flexible talent network? I think they bring people on just for busy season. Not sure of the particulars.

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The flexible talent network is an idea but generally requires a cpa and the ability to be available during busy season. I’ve seen it work well in a couple of scenarios but needs to fit the person. You could see if any firms are looking for internal finance people (I.e. the people group that account for the accounting firms) those roles are not client specific and often can be remote. As an example I knew a Sr Managers wife who worked for PwC’s internal finance group and reported to someone in another state and mostly worked at home. Challenging part is that a lot of firms are reducing the number of these types of roles. I would say bookkeeping is also an option but not sure how much critical thought and analysis you will get there. Best of luck

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And would like to work part time from home. I was thinking about doing book keeping due to the flexibility and independence I would have. (Remote options are not available at this new firm.) Does anyone have any suggestions for jobs/ careers that I could work from home part time and do something with more creative and analytical thinking?

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Same boat as OP here. I feel bored and unmotivated so I don't feel like doing anything at work so I don't reach out to do anything extra. Kind of an unfortunate cycle I let happen.

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OP, I dont really have suggestions but dont do bookkeeping. If you want creative/critical thinking then bookkeeping is not for you. People who do that just want a low stress life,meaning, get a check and go home. So, weigh your priorities.

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