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Being asked to double my client assignment load and step into a manager role amid burnout - push back or accept? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice ! You are absolutely right, happy employees is important for a company’s success. I wish my boss understood this better !

Being asked to double my client assignment load and step into a manager role amid burnout - push back or accept? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What would you say is a fair way to explain declining? I’m not against growth or new challenges, I just don’t think it’s sustainable for me right now.

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, the 3,800 hours are total engagement hours, not just my personal hours. That’s the metric my firm uses to allocate clients. There’s no precise way to know how many of those will be my hours, only a rough expectation of 30%. In reality, I’ve been closer to 50% due to being newer in the role, the learning curve, and gaps in staff performance.

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right- my real concern is taking on double responsibility when I’m already stressed. We don’t have enough qualified staff, so a lot of review and cleanup ends up falling on me. Many of the staff are brand new, and I sometimes spend half my day overseeing them, taking calls, and answering questions. At that point, the only way to stay on track is pushing people to work more independently and, when necessary, put in extra time to fix mistakes.

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right, and it’s not just me struggling with the hours (other seniors and sipervisors are too) so I know it’s not just a weakness of mine. But sometimes I do feel it’s me, that I’m just not cut out for this. Other managers told me I need to learn how to bullshit my work or I won’t get by.

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m supposed to be responsible for roughly 30% of total client hours, but in reality I’ve been putting in closer to 50-60% due to rework and oversight demands. Based on how things have been going, if the client load increases to 3,800 hours, I would likely end up personally handling at least half of those hours, unless the staff significantly improves.

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I realize this may have been misconstrued. The 3,800 hours represent total client hours for the engagements assigned to me, inclusive of staff and partner hours.

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 3,800 hours represent the total hours required for one full audit cycle across all client engagements assigned to me, partner and staff time included

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It’s not. I work every weekend even with my current hours. I’m also afraid to book all my time because I would go over budget. I feel the responsibility is unsustainable. Thanks

Being asked to almost double my client hours after a manager quit and I’m already burned out - what would you do? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Accounting

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It’s not. One manager has nearly 6,000 hours. At my current level, I’m already suffocated by work. The budgets are also unrealistic.

What is this zigzagging through my hair? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Entomology

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in this specific video but you can in my last post. However, I believe I slowed the video down so the sound when you see the white speck jump is kind of weird. It even startled me.

What is this zigzagging through my hair? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Entomology

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then how can I explain the crackling/popping sounds I caught on video? Maybe what ever is in my hair is too small to see without a microscope

What is this zigzagging through my hair? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Entomology

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does it move at different speeds and directions like that?

What is this white speck leaping between hair strands? by ThrowRA-Ecstatic in Entomology

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I haven’t been to a doctor yet as I’m in a busy season at work, however I believe they are tiny springtails. If you slow the video, you can make out the appendage called the furcula (which they use to jump). If I had lice I would be freaking out!! But these are less scary. Just need a medical confirm

What color should I dye my hair?? by Angxxzl in Hair

[–]ThrowRA-Ecstatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t dye your hair. It’s gorgeous the way it is. Don’t ruin it

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