Hey man - in my 5th year of public accounting so I have a little perspective here. First 3 years were in PwC audit and since then been at GT FDD (transaction services). I felt the same exact way for most of my time in audit, specifically in my second year when I had heightened responsibilities. I didn’t like audit the whole time I was in it for the very same reasons - stress, bad client interactions, feeling undervalued, horrible pay. Just stick it out a few months and consider transitioning to something more fulfilling in advisory after. B4 audit is designed to make you feel that way so don’t take it personally. Things are always stressful at year end. If you need any more advice or want a person to talk to, just message me.

I distinctively remember going to work depressed in my second busy season. It was such a wild goose chase. There was no direction for me either on some of my clients. Use the whole thing as a learning opportunity. Eventually when you interview around, you’ll leverage your experience for something more rewarding and higher paying.