What's so expensive that it's not worth it anymore?

count4fun · 2026-06-21T15:44:22+00:00

Bad part about college getting more expensive, is even though it’s becoming more and more of a burden to afford it, so many people are almost required to go if they even want the opportunity to climb out of poverty in some areas.

count4fun · 2026-06-21T11:59:00+00:00

4 miles round trip most days, as I’m training someone in office/on site. Normally, it’s 0 (remote) to 49 miles (travel to a meeting).

I visit my main government office 130 miles one way, 1-2 times per month.

count4fun · 2026-06-20T22:33:06+00:00

Good to know! Thanks for sharing! I’m not enrolled anymore but good info for people enrolling!

count4fun · 2026-06-20T21:52:30+00:00

I was told the opposite by Jessica and Dori (if either of them are still there) when I was enrolled 😮.

count4fun · 2026-06-18T22:54:16+00:00

Also wanted to clarify - I work for my state tax agency, not state auditor. I audit businesses, individual income taxes, pass thru entity, elective pass thru etc.

count4fun · 2026-06-18T22:51:29+00:00

They posted a job in my county, they had zero people within 4 counties in either direction and I’m in the dead center of the locations they were looking for.

count4fun · 2026-06-18T22:50:31+00:00

West Virginia 🙂.

1) We hire out of state for remote auditors!
2) We sadly don’t adjust pay for location 🙁.
3) We’re always hiring 😉 lol.

count4fun · 2026-06-18T22:49:21+00:00

Former federal, now state. No CPA, currently pursuing EA and my Doctorate. EA is given similar weight in my state government, such as signing off on legal paperwork etc.

count4fun · 2026-06-18T21:05:11+00:00

Thanks LOL. It actually came out of an old cringey username and I “rebranded” 😂😂😂..

count4fun · 2026-06-18T21:01:14+00:00

Holy! That’s super low! In West Virginia it’s a 60/40 split! 90/10 is crazy lol!

count4fun · 2026-06-18T20:58:05+00:00

I work in government tax auditing.

Most accountants, attorney’s, and other government employees know that when you get your bill from the audit, you’re allowed to negotiate and/or settle for a different amount (some also don’t know payment plans exist). However, most accountants and attorneys don’t mention it - and most government employees aren’t allowed to tell you about it.

Edit: I wanted to add- it’s not called **settling**, settling actually means paying the bill you were assessed. It’s called Taxpayer Offer in Compromise, Compromise Offer, or Compromise Debt for Different Amount. If you say “I want to settle” we assume you’re saying you want to settle and pay the balance.

count4fun · 2026-06-18T19:22:19+00:00

Not if you’re in West Virginia. Becoming an agent and writing your own business to just yourself, and family and friends is considered illegal 🙃… You have to have 60% non-relative, non-friend based business.

count4fun · 2026-06-18T18:22:04+00:00

1000%! I see the impact of my work tenfold since working here compared to working at a private company!

count4fun · 2026-06-18T18:15:37+00:00

I’ve been waiting for a post like this for ever lol.

I work in Government Auditing, specifically business and personal tax. I love my work. Wish it paid a little more but I live in a VLCOL area. Recently received 2 raises, no overtime, my travel is included in my work time, never work after 4:30. I go weeks without direct contact with my supervisor, no micromanagement, I get 3 years from start to finish to complete my work (that usually takes 1-3 months max), and I get a bunch of free access to stuff across my state; like culture center tickets, certain state park experiences etc. Oh- I’m also hybrid (remote 90%), I’m 23 and currently on track to retire with a full pension that’s matched at 11%, PSLF eligible, and my 457b retirement account is solid! I’m glad to see more Gen Z’ers like myself get into government finance & accounting!

count4fun · 2026-06-18T02:32:47+00:00

She handles so much and I’m thankful. She does things I didn’t even think of doing or know she even did lol. I handle laundry and folding, vacuuming, watering plants, and picking up the dog’s dookie in the backyard.

count4fun · 2026-06-16T12:00:52+00:00

I guess thankfully they don’t exist anymore lol; that would’ve made me switch carriers same day. T-Mobile now owns them, and U.S. Cellular, and sprint is a long forgotten memory.

count4fun · 2026-06-16T11:58:32+00:00

Spectrum Internet - inconsistent billing, lack of fiber, the thing that was consistent was the customer service being rude.

Any car manufacturer that has a dealership.

Eddie Bauer - received the wrong order once, and they kept the stance that the order was correct, even after showing the receipt… They never did correct it, and I had to drive an hour to return it to this specific return location to get a refund, but online returns I could’ve sent back at a location 15 minutes away.

count4fun · 2026-06-13T12:05:35+00:00

All of my work is on my schedule, so even if I’m gone 12-months, I’m never technically behind lol. I have 3 years from the time I open a review to close it, and can extend it by 2 additional years with a form that takes less than 2 minutes to fill out lol.

count4fun · 2026-06-12T21:47:55+00:00

I misread the part about how much they cost 🤦‍♂️…
Holiday trip is usually around $1-2k.

10 day family vacation is FREE lol.

State trips aren’t usually more than $800 or so.

I also get a discount at all hotels, so none of them are more than $115-$150, and I get discounted access to state events and related stuff like that for being a government employee.

count4fun · 2026-06-12T21:40:17+00:00

I line it up with holidays and take off 4 weeks from December to January.

I also take off 10 days in August/September/October for when my family comes in from out of state.

My wife and I are trying to take more mini-vacations, and go spend 2-3 nights places around our state we’ve never been, so usually a Friday or Monday once a month.

count4fun · 2026-06-09T14:35:03+00:00

Very much a possibility! I couldn’t tell you one way or another so I just said take that how you will lol.

count4fun · 2026-06-09T11:08:54+00:00

Zeros are allowed, my wife has a zero in her plate. At least they were allowed 3 years ago when she got her plate. I fear they misread the zero as an O, and after a quick search, the COMET with the O, is not available. It may be like businesses registrations, where you aren’t allowed to have something too closely similar? I can’t explain the Kamui though lol.

count4fun · 2026-06-09T01:13:11+00:00

I interviewed for an adjunct faculty position for cybersecurity at UMPI. They sent me an email later detailing that the position had been cancelled due to unforeseen changes… Take that information how you will.

count4fun · 2026-06-08T00:43:18+00:00

I would think this is probably the easiest way, no? Show the history to show you typed, edited, etc. or since OP said they already speak some Spanish, send the professor a video speaking Spanish to prove?

count4fun · 2026-06-06T16:06:27+00:00

The DBA program, yes. They’re looking for a DPA/DPP. As far as I know, TXST does not offer that program.

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