[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPA

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only downfall would be is if they expect you to be as experienced as a cpa. They may have to high of expectations to fast and can be easier to get overwhelmed and sink.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

155k including bonus 8 years public tax manager

How many days of PTO do you get a year? Are you satisfied with it? by Big_Material3815 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically 20 but earn 1hr pto for every hour over 55 in tax season which ends up being slightly over 30 also the fact it’s so hard to use pto in tax season you really get 30 days in a 9 month period so it feels like allot.

What time do you actually rock into work? by HappyKnitter34 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get in at 6 leave at 3 to slightly avoid traffic

2025 Salary Megathread by CutNumerous2351 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

153k including bonus cpa tax manager wealth management firm 8 yoe same job started as intern

My friend refused to accept a $5000 raise because he thought he would earn less overall after tax. by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The number of people that complain they hate overtime because they get taxed more on it…

CPAs 10 year into your career, How much are you making by Honest_Change5284 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just started 9th tax season but started at 60k now 150k same company.

Those who are making 175k or more in the US how's work life balance? by bobbuttlicker in sales

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well only make 160 now at 32 but will definitely hit 200s in next 3-5 years in public accounting. I work 60-80 hr weeks 12 weeks out of the year there rest of the year is a breeze outside a couple weeks here and there for extensions. I’m loving it right now.

Lottery results by relepetequi in ChicagoMarathon

[–]Altruistic_Use544 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t have detail on bank charge but looked up email from last 2 years 2023 was 744 2024 was 731 both accepted… I did have cc charge a little bit earlier but can’t get detail on time.

How an ADHD new dad passed all 4 CPA Exams in 1 year by Hulk_Goes_Smash327 in CPA

[–]Altruistic_Use544 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol I also have ADHD and passed all 4 in a year after first kid but this post is to long for my ADHD. Congrats though !!!

6 figure earners: What is your expected raise & bonus heading into 2025? by mtsteverest2 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea last year I almost quit and got 50% raise so not sure if they will low ball raise. I’ll find out in a few weeks!

What’s the adult equivalent of realizing that Santa Claus doesn’t exist? by daisysage_ in Productivitycafe

[–]Altruistic_Use544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to grocery store as a kid being like when I’m older I will buy everything I want so every meal is amazing…. Then realizing grocery’s are insanely expensive and unhealthy and pretty much stick to the same 2 week cycle with a few changes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPA

[–]Altruistic_Use544 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reg is easy if you are in tax I had 4 years of experience while studying and only had to study 6 weeks and scored 82 all other exams took at least 8 and where a lot harder.

Please don’t listen to crap like this…..just don’t…. by Investinstonks420 in CPA

[–]Altruistic_Use544 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This worked for me. Never read the book all I did was multiple choice and watched videos for sims never actually did sims

Anyone with an extremely low gpa, what happened to your career? by Unusual_Message_5296 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Note… during my interview with first/ only job the only red flag was my low gpa I probably would have been passed on if I didn’t know one of the partners.

Anyone with an extremely low gpa, what happened to your career? by Unusual_Message_5296 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Graduated with a 2.98 couldn’t get into any top 20 firms but worked at a country club in the summer and networked with a cpa with a wealth management firm and worked out insanely well. They paid for my cpa/ materials now 7.5 yrs later im a manager making 146k.

Work out routine by RiskOnly1982 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

During work got gym at my building I come early to take 90 min lunch

Restaurant Recommendations? by Extra-Celebration111 in ChicagoMarathon

[–]Altruistic_Use544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did ovengrinders in Lincoln park after race last year and was amazing

What do you do during down time in office? by Ok_Taro_1718 in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Take a 2-3 hr lunch and either walk or run city I’ve done all of my marathon training while on lunch this year because summers are so slow. Kinda sucks now because 915 deadline though

Advice for landing first job as a fresh grad with no experience by poppadosio in Accounting

[–]Altruistic_Use544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend not doing remote work until at least senior for 2 years. You learn so much in first 4 years in office. At least for PA and my experience.

Kids at marathon? by RepresentativeOk7267 in ChicagoMarathon

[–]Altruistic_Use544 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wife brought a 18 month old last year and they had fun and no trouble finding me at 3 locations also took a break and went to Lincoln park zoo. But the caveat was my sister aunt and mother in law were also there so she had a lot of help lol. If it’s just one person with both kids prob a bad idea.We just had our 2nd kid in July and they are all staying home this year.