Working 100 Hours + Managing Stress | CAR CHAT
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2016
- Today I'm answering how I manage my stress from work and working 100 hours in public accounting. Really managing stress, for me, is all in the mind. I believe if you have a positive outlook and positive mind, you can overcome anything in life.
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i love how you're talking about dealing with stress, not snapping at people, and controlling your anger, meanwhile you have road rage lol! i get road rage too. some people just have no consideration to other drivers.
+jajajane hahahaha girrrrrrrrrrrl..... I did say I'm probably not the best person to talk about managing stress ;) But you know me, I'm a venter and I get it all out before I get to work or at home hahaha
I deliver pizzas. I get road rage.
I've been like obsessed with your videos for the past few days. Thank you so much for all the advice!! You're amazing
+valeb410 awww thank you love!
Thank you for your video I really enjoyed this. I'm still an undergraduate but surely will come back to it once I graduate. You're so inspiring and devoted to your work, you're everything I want to be.
Stay strong! I love watching your vlogs as I prepare myself for the Big 4/busy season life next year haha
+ajcab819 Thank you love! I keep giving myself pep talks :) I'm glad you're preparing yourself, you'll be in a good spot when busy season starts next year.
I've been subbed to you for a very long time, and I just started watching vlogs! I'm in love!!!
+Crystal Chai Awww thank you so much love! & thank you for being a subbie for a while, I love that I'm still in touch with my OGs :)
I used to go out to bars a lot and almost every weekend and I'm glad I stopped doing that. One of the best choice I made in my life. Plus I totally agree 100% on what you say on this video. :)
+Ki min Na glad we can relate! 😊
i love your videos :) youre so hardworking and ambitious
+Charmagne McKinney awww thank you so much love, that's the best compliment I could ever receive!
OMG Wow, I thought I was the only one that has worked such crazy hours...I'm also a Big 4 accountant and recently worked 30 hours straight...insane! I'm fortunate that I work these crazy hours mostly from home but still..you're right..it does get to you after a while. Thankfully it's not as often but you're right..it does affect your productivity and quality...can totally relate girl! :)
+Anika Johnson girrrrrrl that's crazy!! You're a trooper!!
Steph I am a big supporter since the old Specktra days. I love seeing you grow up from your experiences. Thank you for sharing
So i just came across your videos an hour ago and I am hooked. First, I want to thank you for sharing your insight, for students like myself who are about to graduate with their bachelor's degree in accounting I find these videos relaxing. Second, I am a financial accounting major, about to graduate in May and I am not interested in getting my CPA. I am more interested in a 9-5 accounting position (besides busy season). I am kind of loss on where to look for jobs, I feel as if everyone wants a CPA or the hours completed. Do you have any insight on the next steps I should be taking when I graduate, or even steps I can take as of right now to help the process along? Thank you so much!!!
thanks for the backwards road tour of dallas!
More driving vlog please love it. You should do it all the time
+Diioorraa 8 hahaha thank you!
My junior year in high school I would work 30+ hours a week. I would wake up at 5.30 for school and would leave work at 11 or 12
Great advice Stephanie. I 100% agree with you how important our time is. I am currently learning to say no to others and not feel bad for it. I am trying to work on my career and goals as you stated and my family is constantly harassing me saying your always studying, or doing school. Well I take 20 credit hours and have been since I started a little over a year ago. I have a 20 year who I am trying to get through college as well as a husband who has health issues I deal with. So like you, no to don't want to waste my time, I want to work on my goals and spend time with my spouse and child. I go to bed at 9pm and am usually up by 5:30 am so I can spend time doing what I love and get my stuff done also. Glad to see your doing well and thanks again for all the great info your sharing with us. I am excited for my accounting career!!
+Cindy's Life 20 hours?!? You're a trooper Cindy!!! I am glad to have a community of other women who are going through similar pressures. Your hard work and dedication will pay off! :)
+Stephienese I just wanted to thank you Stephanie, for all the advice you offer and for taking time to respond. I really do appreciate it.
My face when i did the math and saw there are even 100 hours in a week
+ApplesThatRead For real! Just have to add in Saturday and Sunday.... lol :(
Now that i realized that accounting is a stressful career i just have to deal with it.
God bless you, Stephie
How fast is your car? Looks like you drive hella fast!
i just am addicted to you
+wasabiimenace Awwww thank you, you're so sweet :)
Artur Oganisyan nah man go somewhere with your noodlehead
Hey stephaniese, thanks for your videos, whatpart of accounting do you like the most?
+Edwin Merced I find it interesting because you see the behind the scenes part of a business and how transactions are recorded in the financial statements. It's interesting to me at least... lol
God I love this video. Time is precious, why waste it. When someone makes a plan with me I expect them to follow through, even if it's just the gym.
....and I completely agree.....I'm not going to get faced one night and waste the following day sleeping in. All the fun things happen during the day.
+Teli Hernandez 👐👐👐YESSSSSS preach!!!!
Hey Stephanie! First off thanks for all these informative vlogs and videos! Your experiences are helping me so much in regards to my future career. I have finance/accounting career question for you, I'm wondering if people who have majored in accounting and have worked in the profession can move on to work on the finance side of things (ex. financial analyst positions).
+J Santiago hi there, glad they have been helpful! Yes I have seen people go from accounting to finance. I mainly saw this of people who double majored though or who had a lot of finance experience. But it is definitely possible.
What time? If ur working 120 hrs a week
I really think im just done after my bachelors. The whole CPA thing just seems like such a time suck.
Thanks for keeping it real!!! 😎
+Olivia Ferguson hahaha girrrrl anytime!! 😉
Hi Stephie, thanks for your content. Have you heard of any law changes regarding 100 hours weeks? I heard recently that some laws are on the table regarding this issue (I believe it came out of the retail management sector). I'm 45 and start on my bachelor's, hopefully at Yale after this year, and simply won't pull 100 hour weeks on salary with no compensation. That's not happening.
Yes!!
+Zanya Carey XOXO
Props to Mike! My girlfriend could relate. We're working on it too. Cheers.
+Stoked love never fails 😉 it's an adjustment but as long as y'all both want to improve, you'll figure out how to manage it! Best of luck to y'all!
I am at a crossroad between special ed teaching and accounting. in teaching there is a work life balance while the downside is low pay. as an accountant they put in tremendous hours but get paid great. idk what to do??? I am getting really worried
rabiha sabir teachers dont ha've a good work life either. When you count in staff meetings, parent teacher conferences, grading papers, its more than you bargain for
I have kind of a few specific questions. Does the university you complete the cpa requirements matter. Also my university doesn't have an accounting degree, but it offers all of the accounting classes, but they are all under the Econ title/department listing. Does graduating with an Economic degree rather than an accounting affect job opportunities in the accounting field. Lastly what do you know about Deloitte, they are one of the firms coming to my university in the fall, like what do they look/ask from their applicants?
It doesn't matter if your major isn't accounting. If you have the classes and the firms know you're on the path to CPA after graduation, you're good. My college UC Berkeley, doesn't have an accounting major but the Big 4 still recruit here.
Hi! It sounds like your time at the big 4 helped you a lot despite its crazy workload. Whether for learning purposes or testing your limits, do you think it's something that every graduate should experience? (Given that the big 4 offered them a job, is it worth it to accept?)
+Candygirl19991013 I do think it's good experience to have especially considering that thousands of other people who like the same opportunity. It will only help your resume in the long run and you'll probably learn invaluable skills along the way. I say go for it!!
Thanks for the reply!
what do you usually have during lunch time?
+amina batmunkh it varies day to day. I don't really limit myself to anything and we eat out a lot as a team. I am trying to make more lunches at home though!
I don't mind working a lot. It's just that now I'm in a relationship im scared to work a lot and don't want it to fall apart. We both have goals and are willing to do a lot of work now to achieve those goals. How do you keep your relationship good while working so much?
Thanks,
Brittney
TheDivineLife it will definitely test the strength of your relationship. We try to be as present as possible when we're together but also understanding after a stressful day and give each other space to calm down/ unwind. You'll find a balance, just have to work with your partner through the learning curve. I could probably go on and on but maybe this'll be a topic for another video :)
Sooo are you still in the relationship?
Was it 100 billable hours? Or does that include commuting time?
I was talking about purely billable hours. Commute not included which was 40 mins 1 way 😪
Steph, I feel like a mini you. LOL Sassy and fabulous!
+radellafy hahaha LOVEEEEEE!!!!!!
Hey lady, I know this is an old video lol, but I wanted to ask if you can share some advice to go about looking for an internship particularly with the big 4. I have basically left my schedule open to get an internship with MTA in NYC. and no luck. I am a member of an organization that is having a convention in Dallas, and PWC contacted me to secure an interview, but it's only for the convention. Sigh. I'm nervous about interning at one of the big 4's without interning anywhere else. And I really don't know how to get an internship. Any advice is appreciated :)
I forgot to mention that I am not attending the convention, hence my sigh. I have Summer classes.
+BombChick21 Hi love!! I plan on doing a more comprehensive video but in the meantime, I have a video on how to get a job with the big 4 that may help. I started my career by doing an internship as well. I'm sorry to hear about the convention but at least you have your priorities in line!
+Stephienese thank you. I just got an internship with MTA, but im still working on a big 4 internship. looking forward to more videos:)
How much can i expect to start making with a CPA, no experience, at a mid-tier or small firm? is it hard to move up in the ranks? is it competitive generally?
$50k+ as an A1 :) Promotion tracks are generally structured but can be accelerated for exceptional work. Yearly raises, promotions every 2-3 years until you hit manager!
Thanks for replying! what do I do if an employer asks me how much I expect to make, I say $50K, and they just say "that's too high for someone who doesn't have the experience" and then tries to rip me off for a lower pay? i'm always concerned that would happen.
$50k is slightly below the industry average in my area for a student straight out of college. So they won't even be a CPA yet, still needing the hours to be certified! I'm not sure where you are living, but I would be shocked if they said it was too high, because it is a conservative/fair pay rate (again depending on the cost of living in your area). But if they said something along those lines, I would just respond that you are open to options and other incentives (compensation packages vary widely between firms!), but that you know the work is demanding and you've worked hard to get your degrees and you plan to be committed to the company so you hope to be compensated fairly!
Rebecca Taylor
well i'm actually in Ohio (midwest...) do you think i'd start making 50k+ after passing the exams?
Well for Columbus, OH my company would pay close to $60 for an associate, so I think you would!
Do the firms pay for overtime or is the pay salary based?
Unless you are an intern, you are likely on a salary basis at a major public firm! But, bonuses are often based on over time hours/billable hours and can be quite hefty.
+Rebecca Taylor Intern life is amazing 😁
I'm considering sitting for the CPA. I have no intentions of owning my own business. And I feel I will get a lot more responsibilities, a lot more stress and not enough more money for the CPA credentials. So that is holding me back. Any insights on that? Just another thing I'm in a small town, less opportunities, salaries are not that great anyway. I have no intention of moving to a bigger city.
+brasnany I would say based on what you've outlined, it probably wouldn't make sense to spend the money & time on studying for a CPA license. In larger areas, a CPA license could lead to higher salaries and opportunities but if you intend to stay in your town, I wouldn't if I were in your shoes. Maybe later in life you'll change your mind and can always get it then... just may not make sense to do so now and keep up with the continuing education requirements based on what you've said.
I think so too. However, boss is expecting it and since there is nothing else to do at work I'm studying to kill time.
which big 4 company did u work for?
ChubbiBunny66 She worked at Deloitte
P.S Do you live in Houston or Dallas?
+Cindy's Life I'm in Dallas :)
Hey Stephanie! Very informative video. Been hearing a lot of things where you really have to sacrifice a lot just for Big 4.
Oh i was the person back a few videos ago that decided to do Accounting as 2nd degree ^^
So now i have the classes registered for Summer and Fall. I'm kinda eager to start a new career and do everything i can to be successful. Technically i can finish it in 2 years for BS degree. I decided i'll just do BS degree since BA may not be enough.
I have a question. Should i get an internship for Accounting this Summer or next year Summer? Since i still don't have a lot of background on the subject yet. Should i just apply next year once i have more classes down the line? I have a full 15 credit course so that's why i can finish it asap.
Also i've been reading some basic accounting principals books. Do you think i should start reviewing for Accounting software as well as other programs like brushing up my Excel skills. When should i also start reviewing for CPA?? I read they are changing a lot of stuff in 2017. I'm preparing for what's in store in the future.
I'm glad to hear that, despite all the hours taking a toll at you at Big 4. You said you really learned a lot when you went out.
Keep up the videos!! Really enjoy an insight on what it's like being a CPA and Accountant.
+Chrom Zero Hi there! If you can handle an internship with your course load this year, I'd say go for an internship this summer. I did my internship without doing an audit class, I think I had done intermediate accounting. It helps to have practical experience as you are doing your classes, helps the concepts stick. I think it's good to get proficient at Excel although you will pick that up on the job. CPA review, I'd start studying once you become eligible so you can retain the information. Especially with the exam changing next year. Hope this helps!
Thanks Stephienese!! Though after talking to my internship coordinator. She recommended me to just finish my summer classes. Since i'll be taking both Accounting Principles I and II on the summer. And it's best to just concentrate on the classes first since i never had any experience on both subjects.
One good thing is i have recently met a new friend who understands my situation. He will try to enroll me in their organization and help me develop communication skills as well as find internships along the way. But it's probably going to be fall since there will be no meetings this summer.
In the meanwhile, I'm gearing up and preparing everything i can to retain everything. I already started reading my book and wow. It's a lot of information and things you need to remember.
Thanks! I'll study Excel for sure in order to develop these skills. I'll be watching your videos from now on if you don't mind XD
How much free time do you typically have?
+VioletIceFire during busy season very little. About 3 to 4 hours on weekdays and half days on the weekend if I'm lucky. Non busy season I normally only work 8 or 9 hours a day and have weekends off.
Stephienese thanks for responding:)
I follow your channel. I love how you're verbose, and articulate. Thank you for sharing your realistic insight on your career I wish you all the best!
+MrSimsim07 thank you so much! I appreciate it 😊
this video actually stressed me out (just the way you talk)...which is ok in general, but a video titled Managing Stress had a lot of stressful tones.
Calm down Karen
@@rigobertomariscal5254 no...sir.... Let me speak to your manager
I'm a new follower and was wondering what your husband does for a living? Sorry if you've mentioned it in a previous video and I just haven't seen it
+Austin Gregory oh no worries! He's a blue collar guy, now a manager for his company 😊
how old are you, if you don't someone asking?
+sorrygtfo I'm 28 😊
like the idea of being organic and honest to yourself, and life is short, leave the bullshit outdoor.
+JADE YANG yessssss girrrrrrl!!! 🙌😉
Thanks so much for sharing your experience in public accounting! I am applying to CPA firms in audit this fall, can someone please recommend me some mid-tier firms that have reasonable hours, like not 100, I really admire everyone who can do that but I know someone like me would not be able to do that! I am in the bay area btw and at my school only Big 4 recruit, there are really no other firms. I would really appreciate the help. Thanks :)
+luvgirlism BDO, Grant Thornton, McGladrey, Whitley Penn are a few I can think of!
Thanks girl! I am so glad you are making videos that people in accounting/ CPA can relate to, there are so many med school related videos on youtube and not enough accounting related. Thanks for the suggestions, I will research those firms! :)
Are you still working a hundred hours a week Stephanie?
No now around 45 consistently being in industry (aka private accounting)
Why did you blank out the curse words??? MAWWWR CURSE WORDS!!!
Good vid too, very informative.
+pidouble145 hahaha 😂😂😂🙊🙉
Why do I have to manage this corporate slave life work saveup and escape corporate slavery.
A little too much yack, yack, yack,, not enough substance... but I do like the point of your content!
Your road rage is out of control. And you snapping at Mike (or whatever his name) for itty bitty thing causes me even more concerns. I decided I will probably not take advice from you.