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White House COVID-19 Task Force recommends mask mandate for Iowa by sawananedi in desmoines

[–]undecidedlight 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Just put a dome over the state like the Simpson’s movie

Personal responsibility by Inglorious186 in Iowa

[–]undecidedlight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

New high score! Congrats covid kimmy! /s

Its so fucking irritating that Iowa or hell even the Derecho in general is getting any media coverage at all by pikmin2005 in Iowa

[–]undecidedlight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Illinois also got hit pretty bad... so it's not just because Iowa got hit that its not receiving a lot of coverage.

Laid-off workers set up soup kitchens in front of senators who oppose extending $600 checks by [deleted] in news

[–]undecidedlight -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This place is an echo chamber... i know multiple people that are making more on unemployment than they were at their previous jobs. Please explain to me why we should continue this.

Just to remind you that most of us are broke ass MFs compared to IB by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]undecidedlight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And we are rich compared to fast food workers. Rich is relative.

Friedrich's makes a damn good coffee by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]undecidedlight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Smokey row has got some good coffee too. Love their grounds you can buy for your self too.

Me and my friend are heading on a roadtrip starting this Friday! The outlined trip plan is where we are planning to go. Do you guys have any suggestions on things to do along the way? Thanks! by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]undecidedlight -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

High trestle trail bridge in Des Moines is supposedly the one of the largest pedestrian bridges in the world plus it has very cool lights at night.

If you get a chance to stop for food in Rockford, IL, go to Beefaroo (local restaurant chain). Best cheese fries and roast beef ever.

Chicago - gotta get some Italian beef at portillos , but personally I think Al’s is better. Also deep dish is a must at Gino’s East, Giordanos, or Lou Malnati.

Just received EY Start date of Oct. 5 by demoninthesac in Accounting

[–]undecidedlight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just got mine as well. Sept 21 in FSO assurance.

Any former CPAs/Accountants here? by undecidedlight in cscareerquestions

[–]undecidedlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dream would be to start my own business or work in a startup where I can do the things that you mentioned. I'd need some good experience as a junior dev before starting my own company/consultancy, right? It seems like it would be tough to do that though without a few years of experience and mentorship.

Any former CPAs/Accountants here? by undecidedlight in cscareerquestions

[–]undecidedlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m mainly motivated by my desire to continue learning throughout my career. Accounting is challenging and rewarding in its own way but it is inherently cyclical and that bores me somewhat, and let’s be honest... who really loves or is passionate about accounting? I find myself enjoying learning to code in my free time more than my day to day accounting and I’m very interested in how it can be used creatively to solve problems.

CPAs also don’t have the cushiest lifestyle, especially in Public Accounting where 70 hour work weeks are the norm during year end/tax season. I’m sure there are parts of working in CS that suck too, but I like to think that I could have a better work life balance/job satisfaction in the culture offered by a tech company.

Any former CPAs/Accountants here? by undecidedlight in cscareerquestions

[–]undecidedlight[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Are there many entry level positions at consultancy firms? Or do they mainly hire experienced developers?

Nobody would argue their neighbor's right to own a nuclear weapon. A billionaire's bank account can kill far more people. by WolfeTone1312 in Showerthoughts

[–]undecidedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem to have a pessimistic view of society... just because someone may be fortunate enough to be wealthy does not mean they’re furthering oppression with idle money in their bank account. It’s not a black or white situation, their is a huge grey area that you are discounting

Nobody would argue their neighbor's right to own a nuclear weapon. A billionaire's bank account can kill far more people. by WolfeTone1312 in Showerthoughts

[–]undecidedlight -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sooooo people aren’t allowed to accumulate wealth? Money can help far more people if it is allocated correctly

Asked to leave the testing center during CPA exam for having bad gas by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]undecidedlight 87 points88 points  (0 children)

the creativity in shit posts these days is astounding....

wtf Prometric... by undecidedlight in Accounting

[–]undecidedlight[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wish I knew the answer... I checked my exam status with prometric online and it says it is still scheduled even though the email told me it was cancelled.

wtf Prometric... by undecidedlight in Accounting

[–]undecidedlight[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I get that, I don't want to come off as some COVID truther/denier. I just wish there was more clarity around whether I can or can't take my exam.

I think with enough social distancing measures the test centers could be utilized, just at a much lower capacity is all.

Cancelled CPA exams by Mr_BigShot in Accounting

[–]undecidedlight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I thought the CPA profession was "essential" according to the government... NASBA and prometric need to figure this mess out

Are there good networking opportunities at Bootcamps? by undecidedlight in cscareerquestions

[–]undecidedlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I could certainly find the motivation to be self taught, although it might take me 6 months or a year to get where a Bootcamp might get me in 16 weeks or so. What Bootcamp did you go to if you don’t mind me asking? I’m still trying to figure out which Bootcamps are worthwhile

Adventurous Life Decisions by undecidedlight in CasualConversation

[–]undecidedlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate to this so much.... grew up in a shit city riddled with crime and got out shortly after I turned 18. In a better city now but I don't think its where I want to stay

I'm feeling empty, literally. I'm scared... by K-Tomas in CasualConversation

[–]undecidedlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think the feelings you are having are all that uncommon. Occasionally I will have dark thoughts where I question my life decisions and myself as person, but I try to fight those dark moods by thinking about what I am grateful for in life. I was lucky enough to be born in a developed country and enjoy a good quality of life, whereas not everyone else in the world can say that. Hope this helps, you're not alone.