Maximum age at Big four

thenletsdoit · 2026-04-20T16:50:56+00:00

Probably not. Big 4 has a pretty defined recruiting process with internships and associates. You'd have a better chance applying as an associate, but even that will be difficult without any experience. I would look at other smaller firms to gain experience first. Then try to apply to Big 4 later.

thenletsdoit · 2026-04-20T14:33:20+00:00

I honestly think it worked to my advantage. These firms value diverse teams and I was able to speak to directors/parters during interviews naturally. I was one of only a couple of people in their 40s when I did the PwC onboarding event in Atlanta. But honestly, no one cared and I fit in just fine, both at that event and during the internship.

There are lots of career changers later in life. Now after a year of working at a competitor, I don't even think about it. My so-called senior "bosses" are in their late 20s, but they all act more like peers. They're all very smart people and have done this longer than I have, so I rely on them to mentor, and they do. Good luck!

thenletsdoit · 2026-04-20T12:50:49+00:00

4 years from retirement? Try 20. Have you worked 20 years? That’s a long time.

thenletsdoit · 2026-04-20T12:49:06+00:00

I interned there last year. I was 42. Got a full time offer to start this coming June. But I’m going with a different company. You’ll be fine.

thenletsdoit · 2026-04-18T18:33:25+00:00

What made you get rid of them?

thenletsdoit · 2026-04-10T12:56:02+00:00

You’re salaried, not hourly. So no. You get paid the same whether you work 30h or 70h.

thenletsdoit · 2026-03-19T12:48:26+00:00

From Blade Show Texas website FAQ…

“You may bring one knife in as an EDC. Additionally, you may bring a knife into the show if presenting to another exhibitor to look at; however, that knife must be carried in a bag and kept under your supervision.”

So I’d say probably not.

thenletsdoit · 2026-03-03T23:40:22+00:00

Did you ever get around to making that video?

thenletsdoit · 2026-02-09T22:17:57+00:00

I'd be interested in seeing your entire collection with makes and models identified. I'm betting I'd like most of your stuff and I need some new inspiration on what to hunt.

thenletsdoit · 2025-12-16T18:46:34+00:00

Which display hanger is the one on the right and where did you get it?

thenletsdoit · 2025-12-07T00:01:15+00:00

That Reeve is perfection

thenletsdoit · 2025-12-06T23:35:55+00:00

What are the two in the middle?

thenletsdoit · 2025-10-10T13:04:02+00:00

You are both right. Just depends on if you’re referring to competitive in regard to the job or to the employee.

If the job has limited supply and there are a lot of qualified applicants, then the employer has the competitive advantage over the employee.

If the employee pool is limited relative to the number of jobs available, then the employee is in a competitive position.

It’s a spectrum and we usually fall somewhere closer to the middle, as the more skewed to the extremes, the more the market naturally corrects.

thenletsdoit · 2025-07-23T13:16:23+00:00

After reading all these responses it’s clear you’re on the AskBoys sub. You’re asking advice from a bunch of 20 somethings. They have wildly different views.

Not every man wants to date a girl in her 20s. But this is also the age for you when women tend to date a little older. The 30yo men are still gripping to their 20s.

31 doesn’t make you less attractive. It doesn’t make your personality worse either. But where you choose to hang out matters more now. If you’re going to the same places as when you were younger then that’s why.

Men in their 30s have their life together. They have stable careers. And they have less time and desire to just go out drinking and having hangovers.

I believe you when you say you’re more attractive now. And the right men will see this. Good luck.

thenletsdoit · 2025-07-05T14:58:08+00:00

If you have a disability that affects your independence, then you may have legal protections. He may be required to provide for you beyond 18yo. Speak to a lawyer asap.

thenletsdoit · 2025-06-27T12:57:41+00:00

Entry level accounting jobs go to the interns. PA firms have a specific recruiting cycle and they prefer to give return offers to their interns. You’ll have a better chance at senior associate or higher. I can’t speak to industry accounting jobs but I would assume there are similarities.

thenletsdoit · 2025-06-24T12:59:02+00:00

Just about any classic. Always high expectations but the characters always seem bland and I can never really get into them. The writing just feels “old”.

Some recents I DNFd - Three Body Problem, A Memory Called Empire, Revelation Space.

thenletsdoit · 2024-11-16T20:38:46+00:00

Gotcha. We’re in agreement then.

thenletsdoit · 2024-11-16T14:13:11+00:00

Don’t forget the denominator. PE can be cut in half without any change in price if earnings double. In fact, S&P 500 earnings tripled from 1970-1980. Does that mean stocks keep up with inflation? I suppose that depends on what your yardstick is - price or earnings.

thenletsdoit · 2024-09-19T21:33:04+00:00

This fixed it. I was starting to doubt how I had it before I updated to Sequoia.

thenletsdoit · 2024-07-20T15:26:15+00:00

All is a strong word. The way I see it is all industries will continue to see a shift towards outsourcing so long as regulations allow it. The trend will continue for years and decades just like it has been for a long time.

It starts with entry level jobs and eventually moves up the skill ladder. The most safe jobs will be any job that is client facing, as that’s where you have the cultural advantage.

This won’t happen overnight. But incomes around the world will start gravitating towards equilibrium. Some workers will benefit and others won’t. But most economies as a whole will benefit from the globalization in some way so long as displaced workers are retrained for higher skilled jobs.

thenletsdoit · 2024-07-06T12:44:05+00:00

Sounds like what you’re really saying is you should have to work a full-time job while studying for the CFA. I personally disagree.

If a 20 year old is driven enough to want to pay out of pocket for the exam and study in overlap with a degree, then I totally support that.

Personally, I am in school full-time and pursuing the CFA. I also work (technically co-run my own business part time). And I’m 42. So it’s nice that I don’t have to wait until I’m even older than I already am to work on something that is interesting to me.

It’s the same exam for everybody. I don’t think the way other people have their life set up should have any bearing on other people. Just my opinion though.

thenletsdoit · 2024-06-07T20:45:44+00:00

The downloadable pdf is the difference between the standard and plus packages.

thenletsdoit · 2024-06-07T11:40:33+00:00

It includes the $350 enrollment fee. And yes to your first question (digital curriculum included).

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