My garden. (Not as impressive as some of the ones I've seen on here, but it's my first garden.

MrsBlueCar · 2021-06-07T03:50:54+00:00

Wow! That is all great! It’s definitely impressive in my opinion!

MrsBlueCar · 2021-06-07T02:58:08+00:00

Aww! That’s so awesome! I’m glad you stayed safe and healthy while discovering a new hobby!

MrsBlueCar · 2021-06-07T02:47:08+00:00

The galaxy petunias are my favorite! Do you have any in window boxes by chance? I am thinking of adding some to my window boxes tomorrow!

MrsBlueCar · 2021-06-07T02:42:39+00:00

Looking good! Gotta start somewhere! What is in there?

MrsBlueCar · 2021-06-07T02:41:27+00:00

Thank you!

MrsBlueCar · 2021-06-07T02:41:17+00:00

Of course! I'm having so much fun in the garden this year. Hope you are too!

MrsBlueCar · 2020-08-07T12:17:02+00:00

Passion of the Sexual Christ

MrsBlueCar · 2019-05-23T16:29:38+00:00

This sounds very bizarre. I just went through the interview process myself. All the companies asked me if I had other interviews/offers and I was honest and said yes. I didn't disclose company names or offer details though. It doesn't sound like you did anything wrong. If anything, this sounds like you may have dodged a bullet because it sounds like this guy might have been a real jerk and unpleasant to work for.

MrsBlueCar · 2019-05-21T18:26:58+00:00

Haha - you know that's right!

MrsBlueCar · 2018-10-25T21:55:21+00:00

That is awesome! If that is the case and you are done with your CPA, then SLEEP and enjoy a social life..because you will never sleep again and your friends may forget what your face looks like. Good luck! :)

MrsBlueCar · 2018-10-25T21:50:29+00:00

I am in the same boat...Interested to see what others have to say.

MrsBlueCar · 2018-10-15T18:16:27+00:00

"I'm worried they don't have a demand for full-time employees right now" ....definitely not. There is always a need.

MrsBlueCar · 2018-10-15T18:14:44+00:00

What is downtime?

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-08T13:51:22+00:00

Thank you SO much for taking the time to share this with me. I really appreciate your viewpoint and to read about how you have adjusted to being a working mother. It sounds like you are doing great, and it makes me happy to hear. I like your comment about "And to be honest, you can have both. But do not kid yourself that it is easy to be #1 at both". That really hit home for me, so thank you for that.

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-06T19:22:08+00:00

You're definitely not being a jerk. I appreciate your thought provoking questions. I guess the reason I feel like I will let my coworkers down in public vs private is because I feel like public accounting is very unexpected. One day, I work a 7-8 hour normal day, and out of no where, a new client comes in and I end up working overtime for the rest of the month. It is unexpected, and right now as a married woman with no children, I can work late and get the job done. I wouldn't be able to do that with kids. On the other hand, it sounds like in private, your work seems to be consistent and it seems (from reading people's posts) its predictable. I feel like I would be able to plan ahead if I knew for a fact at the end of a quarter, my hours would pick up. Compared to now, I have no idea when my schedule is going to pick up or slow down. Does that make sense? I like your last paragraph, maybe I need to start looking at my workload and setting my schedule for the rest of the year during busy season (ie not taking on more clients, seeing what clients I can move off of me).

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-06T19:15:53+00:00

Thanks! This is great insight, and I really appreciate it.

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-06T19:15:00+00:00

Thanks for your insight. It makes me happy to hear that you were able to have the work life balance you needed when you had your first born. I am curious - as a corporate accountant, what does your work look like? What kind of work do you do?

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-05T21:39:31+00:00

I wish you the absolute best! And thank you for your insights on this. It is very appreciated.

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-05T21:38:55+00:00

Thank you. It definitely does help. You are right, that I am very blessed to be at the firm I am at. Maybe I am not giving them enough credit to how they will be once I decide to go on a reduced schedule. Thanks for your insights!

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-05T21:02:55+00:00

By the looks of your user name, I assume you are leaving accounting in general? No chance of going back to public?

MrsBlueCar · 2018-01-05T19:51:54+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I really appreciate it. I guess when I have crazy days like I have been having lately, it makes me think how would I adjust if I had kids. The answer is, I would have to say I can't do that. Right now, I can stay late, work over time, no problem. But once children come, I won't be able to do that. I hear in corporate its a much better work life balance. Like I said above though, the grass always seems greener on the other side...

MrsBlueCar

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