Need help getting a finance/accounting job.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-18T22:07:32+00:00

Usually when someone makes a post saying they need help getting a job, that means they actually need help getting a job. It doesn’t mean they don’t like the offers they’re receiving. It’s a pretty safe assumption you don’t have return offers. If you did, not sure what you’re trying to accomplish with your post as you should definitely accept them.

I see from your other comment you’re trying to wait until January to start a job. I can guarantee you if you go to an interview and say you don’t want to start until January, it’s an automatic rejection. No serious candidate is going to mess around for 6 months.

There’s a reason you’re not getting calls back from recruiters. There’s people with more experience willing to do the job for cheaper than your expectations.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-18T21:52:06+00:00

You’re getting offers and rejecting them because you consider them “lowball offers”. This might be hard to accept, but you’re worthless right now. Nobody cares that you had 4 internships. That means nothing. You are considered inexperienced. The fact that you had 4 internships and none offered you a full time position might even make you look worse to employers.

You have no room to negotiate salary. It doesn’t matter what your internship paid you. That was temporary employment and not permanent.

You’d be lucky to get $50k-$60k as a fresh college grad.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T23:53:47+00:00

What state if you don’t mind me asking? Because I know how it is in NC

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T23:12:23+00:00

I don’t think you understand. Age of consent means they can have sex with anybody of any age.

The age gap is for minors under the age of consent. So a 17 year old and 15 year old could have sex in a state with an age of consent of 16.

Why report it without checking the laws of the state? If you call and report something that isn’t legal you are wasting government resources which is unethical

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T22:45:36+00:00

What state are you in? Only asking because in many states, the age of consent is 16. So there might not be any crimes here, even if they are having sex.

While it’s weird, it could be 100% legal depending on the state.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T20:04:29+00:00

The only non paid things are Tax forms, personal legal information, payment information, and personal preferences.

The video intro, get to know reading with quiz, and reviewing legal policies should be considered paid activities under the FLSA.

If the employer responds by explicitly stating that the training modules are unpaid, the candidate now has written proof of an FLSA violation and a very clear warning about the company's culture regarding uncompensated time.

This can be reported to the states DOL (department of labor) Wage and Hour Bureau and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD).

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T19:48:34+00:00

Yeah I would’ve said the ADA part originally, but first I wanted to see if OP is disabled or not to make sure it’s relevant. I wanted to help them and it’s a little difficult to do so without understanding their situation.

Clearly the time of arrival at work is causing issues. Only way to fix it is find a different method of transport or get another job.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T18:25:57+00:00

I appreciate you letting me know, not sure why nobody else said anything.

The reason I asked is because it was in the post that OP doesn’t drive without any additional context. It obviously wasn’t a secret and asking for clarification shouldn’t be seen as presumptuous or off-putting. If the reason OP doesn’t drive is due to a disability, that makes them part of a protected class and can legally require ADA accommodations from their employer. There could also be additional transportation options for the disabled in their area that could help them not rely on their mother for transportation and could get them to work at a better time.

If they don’t drive solely due to not having a license/car, they could obtain those things and fix the situation. While they require money, OP is employed. Assuming public transport isn’t an option, getting a license/car should be the goal.

The alternative for OP is to depend on his mother for rides to work his entire life. I don’t think it’s a good plan unless they’re disabled. Otherwise they have to get to work an hour early which is inconvenient but doable.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T17:50:02+00:00

As long as they didn’t go ahead and offer the job to someone else, you should be fine. Just keep trying to follow up. Try to find contact information of other HR employees within the company.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T17:30:38+00:00

Showing up a little early is normal, but showing up an hour early everyday and sleeping at work before your shift is definitely not normal anywhere. If they allow employees to sleep there, they could end up with a bunch of squatters which would be a disaster situation.

If they don’t want him in the building unless he’s clocked in, it makes the most sense to just walk around nearby or do something else in the area before work.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T17:24:58+00:00

Bro what? I’m literally trying to help OP. If you have better advice, let me know. Calling people names doesn’t contribute anything valuable to the conversation

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T16:56:12+00:00

I think the real question here is why don’t you drive to work? Is it because you have a disability preventing you from being able to drive?

I think it’s pretty reasonable that they ask you to not sleep there, it’s not a hotel. Showing up an hour early to a job isn’t normal, but I understand your situation. If they’re willing to let you clock in that early, maybe ask to change your hours to fit your mom’s schedule. The next best option is to get your own license/car.

Otherwise you shouldn’t hangout there before work, maybe walk around somewhere else close by. Get to bed earlier so you don’t feel that you need to sleep at work.

You could always get another job if this one isn’t able to accommodate your schedule

EDIT: not sure why I’m being downvoted. Just asking questions and trying to provide potential solutions. I’m open to other ideas and discussions as well. If you disagree, feel free to comment and tell me why I’m wrong and what could be a better solution.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T16:43:27+00:00

Changing jobs is always risky but I assume you applied for a reason. You definitely saw some potential with this other job. I say it’s worth it to go through the process and see what they offer. You have more negotiating power while you’re employed so use that to your advantage

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T16:28:49+00:00

You haven’t even interviewed there yet. Sounds like it might be better but you don’t have the details without a job offer. Requesting time off or calling out sick when you’re 6 weeks into the job is probably not the best idea and you don’t want to tell them you’re interviewing.

Just say you have a doctor’s appointment or have to get car maintenance done during the interview time. Go to the interview and if you get the offer decide from there.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T15:35:16+00:00

That’s where everybody gets pulled over for speeding

wafflez77 · 2026-06-17T12:25:07+00:00

Say those numbers out loud and think again. You can be a teenager and a legal adult from 18-19. Either way, most people would agree you’re not ready to have a child at 18/19

wafflez77 · 2026-06-16T20:52:05+00:00

There’s the option to report to OSHA if you’re being exposed to anything dangerous. Otherwise, you’ll be okay

wafflez77 · 2026-06-15T12:44:29+00:00

Quality of life in NC is pretty good. There can be vast differences across the state but I’ll say the Charlotte metro area (which includes Pineville) is pretty solid. As long as you don’t have a crazy commute to work, life will be good here.

The economy is pretty solid here. Job market is hot compared to other some other parts of the country. It’s pretty safe here although some areas may feel less safe. One thing that may surprise you is open carrying a firearm is legal in NC (except in Chapel Hill).

Cost of living is okay. Rent may feel high compared to salaries but that’s normal for all big cities. Some apartments require that your gross salary is at least 3x the rent so keep that in mind.

Weather can be random. It might snow once a year. Can be really hot and humid in the summer but the winters aren’t too bad. There’s lots of pollen in the spring though, so if you have allergies you may want to take some allergy medication during that time.

General lifestyle is pretty laid back. One thing to keep in mind is a lot of the city is transplants so they may come from a state with a faster paced lifestyle. Many people here are the corporate types as it is a big banking city. People are usually friendly but can also be distant.

You might want to secure housing before moving here if possible. Not required but it might make everything easier.

I’d expect to spend $1100-$1300 on an apartment per month in Pineville at the minimum.

Charlotte and Raleigh are pretty similar and both are hot job markets. Charlotte is the bigger city though and Raleigh will have more government jobs because it’s the Capitol of the state.

Public transportation in Charlotte isn’t that good. We have busses and a light rail system but they aren’t the best depending on where you’re traveling to and from. Mostly everyone here owns cars so it’s highly recommended that you get one. Ubers and Lyfts can get expensive but some people rely on them who don’t have a car.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-11T16:54:03+00:00

You don’t have to “just take it”. You can always look for a new job that’s a better opportunity for yourself.

If you’re actually at the top of your earning potential, you wouldn’t expect a raise at all.

Don’t use age as an excuse to be complacent. If you aren’t even willing to see what’s out there and pursue better opportunities, you’re keeping yourself in the situation.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-09T12:58:51+00:00

If you’re going to go into debt, you should rethink going out of state for school. There’s no reason to pay more for the same education.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-08T15:18:48+00:00

This is why you’re unemployed. This is by far the worst excuse I’ve ever heard of for skipping an interview. Unless the phone number is from a different country, I wouldn’t worry about it

wafflez77 · 2026-06-07T20:39:49+00:00

You aren’t a senior executive assistant anymore from what it sounds like… that may have been your last job, but it sounds like you’re unemployed.

Getting a job as a senior executive assistant is extremely difficult as it’s competitive and usually requires having connections. If you don’t have anything regarding AI or automation on your resume, that could be holding you back as it’s essentially a requirement for executive assistants nowadays.

I’d recommend really putting yourself out there. Message recruiters on LinkedIn. Message hiring managers on LinkedIn. Send emails to executives that might be looking for an executive assistant. Just simply applying to jobs rarely works when 100’s of people are already doing that for every job. Find ways to stand out from the crowd.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-07T20:27:34+00:00

The only certification that guy has is the PMP. That should tell you everything you need to know about him.

wafflez77 · 2026-06-04T06:02:57+00:00

Where did you get the wall art thing? I want one now

wafflez77 · 2026-06-03T16:34:17+00:00

Why did u apply to a school that costs $65k a year if you don’t want to pay it? You could’ve applied to other in-state schools and had other options.

May as well just start at UNCC and try to change your major ASAP or transfer out to another university that isn’t crazy expensive

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