Tips for sound proofing your WFH office?

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My neighbors sent theirs to Germany (they are half-German)

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Weather stripping for doors, make sure there is no gap between the floor and door. Depending on how thick your walls are, put up dense foam or even a thick curtain around the room. Best you can do without remodeling/tearing down walls.

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Wow! That’s precise.

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Hi everyone,

One of my connection is looking out for opportunities in content writing/editing.

Skills:
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Experience: 5.3 years
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Accounting advisory big4 or IA at F100. Both senior roles. Roughly same base pay.

Big4 has clear trajectory and interesting work.

F100 has 14% bonus, perm remote, and immediate vesting 401k over 7%.

What would you take?

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Is your firm hiring for remote advisory positions? What service line? What does the work look like?

My Accounting background is:

3 years GT Audit - manage small team, manage engagements, audit etc

2 years Industry Accounting - manage small team, improve monthly processes, month-end close, reconciliations, generate financial reports, generate budget and forecasts

Referrals welcome.

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