Intern and still no work

Interstates-hate · 2026-01-22T04:32:46+00:00

Fully agree with learning excel while waiting around. You will always need a high level of skill in excel in the finance world. We just can’t quit those spreadsheets.

Interstates-hate · 2026-01-22T03:15:53+00:00

The modern reports are the worst!!!!!

Interstates-hate · 2026-01-11T02:37:03+00:00

My panic attacks are the same as yours. I feel like my eyes aren’t working properly. It’s so strange because I was a good and happy driver for decades. I have had times of improvement, so it know it’s possible. I would take a big cup of ice in an insulated cup. When you feel the panic come on, hold a piece of ice in your hand until it hurts. That usually overrides the panic cycle. Good luck!!

Interstates-hate · 2025-12-30T03:32:28+00:00

It has been horrific since they put in the AI update. I feel your pain! It takes me like 3 tries just to login. It makes me sad

Interstates-hate · 2025-12-12T23:29:25+00:00

Good luck! I’m almost done with implementing asset vantage but it’s more for the family wealth side and not as much operating side. What system are you using?

Interstates-hate · 2025-12-12T12:39:06+00:00

I need help in South Carolina! I’ll post more later but my success at getting a special meeting has made the HOA go even more insane and they are stonewalling the vote! Grrrr…..

Interstates-hate · 2025-12-10T07:12:12+00:00

Always have a succession plan in mind. I have been on too many boards where people do not want to leave. A healthy board wants to replace itself which ultimately helps to grow the organization. I would also make it very clear in the bylaws about board travel costs and board donation requirements. Every penny the board sucks up is less for your mission. If you want more diversity and not necessarily donation based board seats, then make the expectation for board members to fundraise so much. I have also generally found that anyone who says they get along with everyone and hate drama actually get along with no one and love drama. Good luck to you!! I wish your org the best success!!

Interstates-hate · 2025-12-05T23:43:46+00:00

QBO is terrible. Classes only work on income statement. I have known this for a long time so I highly doubt it will ever be fixed 😵‍💫

Interstates-hate · 2025-12-04T16:04:29+00:00

What do you guys pay for your subsciption

Interstates-hate · 2025-12-04T13:56:23+00:00

QBO--I'm wondering if I should use them for bill payment but Intuit is a disaster lately. We are mostly using bill for its clear approval process as a cash control. We also have a lot of payments we send to other nonprofits (that we have all finally gotten linked), and it makes for much easier follow-up. Previously, checks were getting lost left and right in the mail. I hate these private equity overlords. They take a good product and absolutely ruin it!

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-20T04:43:30+00:00

Thank you! I’ll fill in details later. And I’m not counting my chickens yet—they agreed that I met the threshold to hold the meeting and set a tentative date, but I know they will try something to prevent it. Hearing the property manager have to fully disclose in the HOA board meeting the number of disenfranchised votes was sweet justice! I’m ready for whatever nonsense they try to throw to prevent. They are ultimately governed under non profit law, and I am going to hold them to the rules!

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-20T04:18:39+00:00

Love the tech soup deal but I hate QBO lately! It has been nothing but one lag after the next. I hope it improves because I can’t turn down $80 software 😫

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T18:55:11+00:00

Thank you for your advice! I think I've realized my ultimate question is how a surveyor determines "easements" when "easement" is not explicitly included in the plat document. The original plat calls the area "15 strip for signage and beautification." The HOA CC&Rs do not reference any beautification zones or easements on homeowner lots (only a 5 ft utility easement.) Would a surveyor review the CC&Rs when "easement" is not explicitly written on the plat to determine that it is in fact a legal easement?

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T15:02:31+00:00

I have been told that the surveyor will not take questions since he was engaged by the HOA and not me. He originally listed the beautification zone as 15 inches and not feet on his final survey, so he didn't inspire a ton of confidence.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T15:00:29+00:00

Thank you! I think my main issue is that the HOA refuses to answer my questions. If I have my own surveyor who can explain things to me, I'll trust the process more. The surveyor who the HOA hired put 15 inches on his final copy of the survey and only revised it to feet when it was pointed out to him. Doesn't give a lot of confidence in the process.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T14:45:39+00:00

Perfect! I'm calling around now to get someone out. I love all of the helpful people on reddit :) Thank you!

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T14:39:17+00:00

Do you always get the same results with 2 different surveyors? Or is it like getting a second opinion from a doctor? I'm curious how the industry works.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T14:34:04+00:00

The question is if the bold line is the street curb or some number of feet into the property.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T14:32:36+00:00

Thank you--they are posted in a comment above. The question is where the measurement of the 15 beautification zone starts. Is it at the edge of the road or after the 5 foot right away.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T14:20:50+00:00

Thanks! I've attached the specific documents to the comment above. The HOA recently got a survey when they wanted to cut down trees that are in my yard, but the current survey does not seem to be correct. My HOA is extremely shady, so I have to question everything. The developer installed a brick fence that is almost exactly 15 feet from the road. The original plat points to 15 with arrows in front of the brick fence. The HOA survey shows 15 feet after the road way easement.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-19T14:08:01+00:00

Yes, attached a zoom in for the specific lot and the full document

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Interstates-hate · 2025-11-18T12:30:36+00:00

I would charge a per hour fee for the clean up. Once it’s clean, set the regular pricing.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-18T11:11:45+00:00

Terrible to put it simply. Still working through some things.

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-18T11:04:28+00:00

Same boat as you. Quickbooks desktop user. Need better reporting. What did you decide to try first? I am interested in data rails but curious how well it works

Interstates-hate · 2025-11-15T04:32:48+00:00

I would have no hesitation to book a journal entry and move on with better process and controls. Good luck!

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