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Gave interview sometime back, Initially they did not agree to the ask, since I already have offer from other org which is much greater than what Tavisca is offering.....Difference is around 4lakhs in both of them, the other org is mid sized company which gave higher offer... What to do in this case... Go for JPMC?? Or other org?? Tavisca JPMorgan Chase
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Hi OP. I also have PTSD from my time in AFG. I have been remote with my company for 8 years because of it, and the company has been supportive. I also had (and have) many VA appointments for therapy and treatment for PTSD and all the other stuff. During this time, I advanced from Tax Senior to Tax Director. My timeline was different from my peers...I wasn't studying for my exam when I was dealing with more intense symptoms, but my career is my own, and so is my life. At some point, my team became my support system. I started to fly in to the office for a few days at a time, whatever I felt like I could handle.
Anyway, all that to say, you don't need to get out of public if you don't want to, but I would encourage you to find a team that accepts your unique situation and supports your continued healing, however that looks for you. Some social interaction becomes necessary as you advance, but the REQUIREMENT is limited, just be honest about your boundaries and honest with yourself and your Coach about where that may hinder your career progression.
If EY isn't the place for you, DM me. My team might be. We also recently started Vets@CR, which is an employee resource group when veterans, current military, and affiliates (spouses, parents, etc) can connect for resources, assistance, and understanding.
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Probably an industry job. Almost all jobs in cpa firms require a certain amount of socializing and building relationships
You and I may be alike. I work in credits and incentives and basically keep to myself. Find a smaller service line where your teammates are in a different city.
Me too, friend.
Maybe a remote tax role? Then developing relationships can really only be done virtually and you can better control how it develops.
Started late so I wouldn’t have enough time to make partner and have enough years in before mandatory retirement
Idk if this is bad advice but maybe you should try and come out of your shell? Is that really how you want to live just closed off from others? Could find out you make some real friends from work or elevate your career
It’s not really “coming out of my shell” as much as the debilitating social anxiety in crowds of people.
I am “social” and talkative with my teams, but I also have my wife and kids which is what I concentrate on and really matter to me at the end of the day.
Work fully remote with my team! They only fly everyone in once or twice a year for an event. Also, only have to use camera for one meeting in the month. You can at the other meetings but its your choice. I'm introverted but work super well from home so its been great. Jobs like this exist now, especially for those with a year or more experience. I do know they like the fresh out of college hires to be near the office for training. But you're probably an experienced hire.
Are you me? Only difference is that I wasn’t in active duty. But if you are asking, I hope you know you aren’t alone in how you feel and hopefully your team doesn’t treat you badly for being an isolated introvert… I know I started asking myself these questions when my team started to do that to me.
In terms of your career, I don’t think being an introvert is a limitation. I think it just gives you a unique perspective to the job that others don’t have. If you have a good team, manager, firm, etc. they will recognize this and your desire to not really socialize shouldn’t hold you back.
Sky’s the limit in what you can believe you can do. You can stay in tax (and PA if you desire) with the right kind of support. Also the extra stuff don’t have to be just socializing - if your firm is asking you to participate with “extra stuff” try finding things that suit your style. For me, I don’t go to socialization events but I help develop technical training materials or tax decks (non-billable) stuff. Still helps me to develop relationships at a level I’m comfortable at.
There’s also industry and government but that doesn’t mean that certain teams don’t have social and bonding events. I worked in industry too and we had happy hours and team events as well. Again, goes back to the right kind of support. Hopefully you find that and can have a career you appreciate and like in the long run.
EY also has a veterans network where you may find others who get it and can share their journey at the firm. It’s part of the professional networks.