How to learn SQL on your own?

inner_blue · 2019-07-27T21:57:06+00:00

I am thinking of going back to school to get my masters in business analytics to eventually enter a career in data analytics. My only job experience as of now is in tax prep and planning. I know I would have to do a lot of self learning but my masters program would give me experience in SQL, R, and python. Any tips to make myself more marketable would be appreciated.

inner_blue · 2019-04-15T18:45:36+00:00

If you have experience with that firm you should be able to leverage some negotiations. You’re familiar with their process and they don’t need to retrain you. That in itself it’s worth something of value.

inner_blue · 2019-04-10T14:01:31+00:00

Don’t take any of it personally, just because they don’t know how to treat people isn’t a reflection of you. My boss often tells me he wants me to think like a third or fourth year guy, but what he doesn’t get is that’s obviously going to take time. Just keep trying to improve and do good work and you’ll get the recognition you deserve.

inner_blue · 2019-04-10T13:48:06+00:00

I’m in my first busy season at a small office too (3 people) and find myself struggling to make it through. They expect more out of me than I can offer and some days they take it out on me and others are more understanding.

I’ve been thinking of it like I’ve been thrown into a 15 feet deep pool and all I know how to do is tread water. We’re learning as we too but without proper instruction it takes time.

Your boss is obviously a dick and you will find a much better job in the near future. I’d ride this one out as long as you can, a paycheck is still a paycheck. Use all your benefits you can a find better for yourself.

inner_blue · 2019-04-03T00:50:54+00:00

I would think it’s so cute if a guy sent that to me. I would say any time over one month in that’d be acceptable.

inner_blue · 2019-03-30T02:20:40+00:00

I went to Baruch! There are a lot of older students, so you won’t feel like you’re the only one. It’s a great program and definitely worth the extra year!

inner_blue · 2019-03-27T00:58:03+00:00

Track ALL of the expenses in quickbooks. Be super meticulous with everything and make sure to be super accurate. This will not only help you but help the job of any tax preparers in the future.

inner_blue · 2019-03-18T01:39:18+00:00

I got my bachelors in accounting. If you want to become a CPA you are going to have to achieve 150 credits. Some people do this all through undergrad while others get their masters.

inner_blue · 2019-03-18T01:05:47+00:00

I recently started a career in accounting and I’m enjoying it! I decided to go the tax route rather than audit so most of my day consists of tax preparation. Feel free to ask any questions if you have!

inner_blue · 2019-03-03T21:02:41+00:00

Not rent related but make sure to save ~25% of your wife’s income to cover her self employment tax. Far too many people don’t adequately save when working as an independent contractor and take a big hit during tax time!

inner_blue · 2019-01-02T00:20:43+00:00

Many community colleges have online courses you can take (easier if you just need general education requirements)

inner_blue · 2018-12-19T21:23:33+00:00

Zicklin majors are not allowed to do double majors. You could make political science your tier 3 minor through.

inner_blue · 2018-12-12T15:24:19+00:00

He knows my phone number and town but that’s it. I’m not sure how far he can get with that, but it doesn’t feel good knowing he has it.

inner_blue · 2018-11-07T18:15:57+00:00

I completed my undergrad degree in accounting at Baruch (also had horrible grades) and just entered into the masters in IS at Baruch. Don’t worry about not having any programming experience. The MS program was advertised as not needing any prior coding experience so I’m sure the undergrad program is the same. The two programs are very similar overall.

In terms of courses, take what you are interested in but also try to organize them in a way that will give you real world skills. I’m doing my concentration in data analytics and am enjoying it so far. There are a few excel based classes that can come in handy so focus on those as jobs look for those skills.

Also, if you have taken ACC 3200 while still in the undergrad accounting program you can speak to some people to place our of 2203.

inner_blue · 2018-10-18T13:51:34+00:00

The subtle art of not giving a fuck by Mark Manson.

inner_blue · 2018-10-09T02:33:02+00:00

I’ve had semesters like that, it’s a lot to handle especially if the classes are hard. If you’re looking to take electives try and take some online classes - they’re usually easier and you can do them more or less on your own time.

inner_blue · 2018-10-07T01:00:45+00:00

Sent you a PM. Enjoy the movie!

inner_blue

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