What is the biggest challenge you have as a senior? I started 3 months ago and feel stupid every day. Can't imagine what it would be like when I get promoted.

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Expectations are high at every level. Be thankful that when you were hired, someone thought you had the potential to meet the expectations.

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@PWC 2 why so salty. I'm just curious about what's like to be a senior. I feel this job has pretty high expectations on everyone. It's kinda overwhelming to think that I'll have to handle so much more 2 years later.

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Still overwhelming:(

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Op sharpening his brown nosing skills

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You will be very surprised how much you will learn in 2 years.

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The biggest challenge I have is the need to play multiple roles that are polar in nature. One second I'm explaining basic concepts to an intern and the next I'm explaining complex to a partner. Being flexible while producing a product is demanding.

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I feel the same way. Can someone please explain exactly what the expectation of a senior is? I keep hearing conflicting things and it's frustrating

According to a senior I know the bosses just handed him the whole audit as a senior.

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