What are some of the best tips you’ve received in PA

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Be average. If you try to be a high performer they will kill you with work haha

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What are they going to do if you say no? Rate you as an average performer and give you the exact same raise and bonus as you would have gotten?

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Those who leave as senior get the best jobs

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You should learn to view everything as a good opportunity.

*Overbooked? Great opportunity to learn to juggle tasks!
*Underpaid? Great opportunity to learn to budget yourself!
*Not allowed to expense dinner? Great opportunity to show solidarity with all the less-fortunate people in the world!

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That was good

Applies more once we return to the office, but never turn down an opportunity to join someone for lunch. Essentially, try to always meet new people no matter their rank or service line.

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Stop caring so much

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Speak up and be your own advocate. If you’re not getting the type of experience you want or you’re consistently working insane hours, you need to take action to correct it. The firms will walk all over you if you can’t stand up for yourself.

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Gotcha ^ make sense

The CFO tipped us 20% after we issued an unqualified opinion

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*PCAOB has entered the chat*

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Ask questions

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Don't compare yourself to others - focus on you.

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I like that one

And I see people successful at the firm that did just that

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Be enthusiastic and manage your own career.

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Enjoy it while your single. Haha.

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