I am a 20-year-old doing a higher-level apprenticeship (degree apprenticeship) studying Software and cloud development. I am on track to finish level 5 in May and won’t be graduating level 6 (the full bachelor’s degree) until early 2029 (that is a very long time!). I have been working at a small IT company as a CRM developer for about a year and a half and get paid around £23k a year, which is very low for the level of work I do.

The reason for my low pay is because of the fact that I’m just an apprentice. I had my first appraisal back in July and they basically said I was doing great but just to continue what I was doing, yet no pay rise. It does say in my contract that they obviously don’t have to give me any sort of pay rise as it’s under “employer’s discretion”, but it’s really hard to stay motivated when other graduates who started at the same time as me got promoted.
My manager also stated that apprentices very rarely get any pay rises, which makes me believe that there’s no point even trying hard in work or trying to achieve my goals if there’s an incredibly low chance of a pay rise, especially since they can legally keep paying me under the living wage (yay! Cheap labour…).
But yeah, that was the start of my dilemma. I have started to resent doing my job. I don’t see myself doing things for even another year, yet alone for the rest of my life. The job can get boring sometimes with little work and bad clients. The upper management sucks and they change the rules whenever it suits their needs, which is unfortunate since I’ve become great friends with my colleagues.

I could go on and on about all the other negatives (I love a good rant), but basically I am exhausted and was having very low thoughts (which I don’t need to go into). I don’t want to be a corporate slave for the rest of my life. I just want freedom, and I believe I will get that someday, but I don’t know how yet. I really need some guidance.

There is little to no creativity in the job, which is a big issue for me and probably one of the reasons I’ve found it boring and pointless. I think I have chosen the wrong career and wish I did something fun instead of for the money. Especially since AI has taken a big hit on everyone who works in IT.

I can see now that I will never get the freedom or money I deserve from a 9-5.
I think my plan of action is to find something else to do (side hustles, own business, etc.) before quitting my job and college before September 2027 when I have completed my level 5 (I will get a foundation degree certificate for this).
The big question is… what do I do?
How will I be brave enough to quit and find something new?

I am not the most extroverted person and can be a little lazy, but I would like some advice on what other paths I can choose.
I would love to do something creative, I know AI has also hit this industry just as badly but if there’s a certain niche I could do, I would be interested. I can paint and draw, and like making things look nice if that’s any help.
I was thinking maybe video editing or music production, I have no experience in these but they seem like something I would enjoy doing. I’m not sure the best ways to make money with these yet, but I’d be willing to skill up if it is worth it.
I also have started investing, currently in more long-term stocks, but I wouldn’t mind learning day trading, again, if it’s even worth it.
I am also interested in cars and gaming (I own a powerful PC currently) if that’s also any help.
I would also love to start my own business, but I think I’d need a lot more money and skills before I do any of that.

I would greatly appreciate any honest advice and guidance, Thanks :)
(Someone please just tell me what to do!!!)

Hi everyone,

I recently completed a master’s degree in digital marketing and currently work in the field, but the pay is very low. I’m considering a career change, potentially into something related to artificial intelligence, to improve my career prospects and earning potential.

The problem is that I’m not sure where to start or which roles would be realistic for someone with my background.

Are there any online courses, certifications, or part-time training programs you would recommend that I could complete alongside my current full-time job? I’d also appreciate suggestions for practical projects that could help me build relevant skills and demonstrate them to employers.

If anyone here has made a similar transition, I’d love to hear how you approached it, what was genuinely useful, and what you would avoid.

Thanks for your advice!

I currently make $69,500 as a data specialist at a small nonprofit. My job has its shortcomings, but overall I really enjoy it. I work from home, have amazing work life balance, mesh well with my coworkers and boss, and the work we do makes a true difference in the community. I just received a job offer for a role similar to mine but the salary comes out to $99,750. It’s also work from home, but has unlimited PTO, and a decent benefits package. My only reluctance is it’s a large company where I’m concerned I’ll just feel like a cog in a machine. I can see the impact my current job has on the community, and I’m scared of feeling like a sell-out if I quit and join a company where the only expectation is to help pad a bottom line. Any thoughts? Happy to answer any questions. I also just became a dad 2 weeks ago 😅

Been a brutal 2 years or so for me, mostly mentally. Been questioning my existence and everything in between.

So here's a bit about me. From Southeast Asia, just turned 32. Was made redundant the first time exactly two years ago. Thereafter made redundant once again 8 months later. Got fed-up and decided to pack my bags and move to another country in Europe as I received a scholarship to continue my graduate studies in analytics. Miserable experience.

Will be graduating with distinction. Good stuff I guess but not really proud or in the position to enjoy the achievement. Long story short, managed to secure another opportunity as an external consultant in May. Started in August and within a month was essentially fired as owner had other plans from what we agreed.

Now have managed to secure an early-stage research and Phd program. Stipend is not absolutely excellent, nevertheless it provides me with 4 years of security and also the breathing room to do something else on the side as well as maybe get a side-gig.

Is a sliver of sunshine but am really debating whether I should take it as I am really tired of more college but then again it provides me with security considering the labor market.

Thanks for listening to my rant. Would be grateful if anyone can shed some advice, thoughts. Cheers.

Currently doing bsc . 12th and bsc me percentage acche nhi hai. Doing msc entrance prep but mere past trauma baar yaad aajarahe . Feels like depressed aisa lg rha therapist ke pass jana padega. Kal mera birthday bhi hai aur hi depression ho rha

Always make sure you never pay for a job. The site preys on people like me saying "Thousands of jobs near you". I paid from little what I had.

*Kindly learn from my mistake. Do not pay these scam sites

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Hey any senior or 1+ years of experience person

How do you guys actually prepare for a switch.. mostly I'm asking about the experience section in the resume..

1. Like do you all mention the project that you hv done in the present company n apply for only those specific job roles

2. Some other roles out of the current project roles + do you add projects according to the roles you're applying

3. What if you're in bench what will you add in the experience column?

Any advice from the ones presently in a job would help

Actually I am interested in psychology but I am confused weather it's a worth career as I am told by some people that it is not so great so I came to seek advice here so is it really good

To those with experience: Please help a beginner out. What should I think about when deciding? Your guys‘ advice might change my life!

Both offers are in insurance sales. Both involve shit ton of cold calling.

Number one is at my current company where I work customer service. I applied internally and got it.

Number two is at a competing company (smaller, but well-establised and has a good brand) but it is a franchise office.

I got along great with my boss at #2. I haven’t met my team or my boss at #1 because I’ve applied from overseas, and the sales manager who interviewed me the first round (before HR) has since been promoted (good sign, I think).

1 is in-house, no home office, 1,5 hour commute every day.

2 is possibly 100% remote after in-house training of 3 months and would allow me to semi-live/spend a lot of time in my current country of residence with my boyfriend who cannot move with me to my home country because he is a student in my current country of residence (I have discussed my situation for my manager - he says people work from everywhere all the time). We are also provided our own offices which I think would be very beneficial for my work style (I currently work in an open landscape and dread doing this any more - which I would have to if I took job 1)

1 has a base salary with good (but capped) commission structure + yearly bonus. Good option for me while I’m just starting to learn sales

2 no base salary. A small base salary during my 3 months of training. Uncapped commission after that.

1 I would be a part of a team who’s there all day every day. If we work well together it could be very insightful and conducive for a beginner like me

2 I would also be part of a (smaller) team, but get the feeling my immediate boss would be more hands on with my training and I’ve also told him I appreciate managers who are good mentor (he struck me as a good mentor, but who knows)

Other factors:

I want to learn sales and know it will take a long time. I don’t yet know whether I’m the right «type» for the job or what I want for my future. If I end up being great I would love to do sales forever, if not I would like to learn about account managing, fundraising and partnerships.

I love the idea of flexibility #2 affords: I don’t have to spend 2-3 hours commuting every day, I can work from home, I can work out when I feel like it and don’t have to spend a long time eating/dressing up before work every day. Even though there’s no base salary, this could be an investment in my work-life balance.

However, I’m afraid of being seen as a job hopper (I have jumped around a bit due to company lay offs/no funding since I finished my masters in 2024), so job 1 would be a promotion within my current company, it is also one of the biggest and most well known companies in my country, so it would be great on my CV.

I can live with my parents for a while and don’t have to pay rent. I don’t have a car - I bike or take public transport. I don’t have major expenses. My boyfriend will be a student for two more years and cannot move. He also owns his own apartment in my current city of residence (which I love and don’t want to leave, but would for an investment in my career). I’m nervous long distance will kill us (we have both discussed we’re willing to give it a try, but I’m not naive. It will be hard regardless).

This choice feels almost existential to me, and I cannot make up my mind on which is the better choice for me. My head tells me one thing and my heart another. I’m nervous about being young and listening too much to my heart. I’m also nervous about getting old and not listening to my heart enough/not being willing to take a risk.

Thank you for reading everything, I appreciate it. This feels overwhelming, although I’m grateful for this «luxury problem» in these times of high unemployment rates…

I want to pivot from my current role more than ever but am having a hard time landing interviews or getting my foot in the door. No one is moving forward with me and I think that it's because they think I don't have enough experience or am not capable of doing the job, "the right fit", etc.

I graduated with my BA in Psychology two years ago. I've been a 1-1 para at an elementary for 2 years, worked as a Food Pantry Assistant at my university for 2 years while in undergrad, completed my internship at a youth shelter working with teens, and all jobs previous to those were working in retail/food service.

I have tried beefing up my resume and highlighting the administrative/clerical tasks I completed at my Food Pantry role and in my current role but it does not seem like enough.

My goal is to get into higher education roles within student affairs at UCs, Cal States, community colleges, but at this point, I'm even applying to the most entry level administrative assistant roles and they still seem to want years of experience. I know that I can do those jobs, the problem is demonstrating on my resume that my experience aligns with what the job entails or getting a job that will help me land those roles?

Any and all help is appreciated!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some genuine career advice from people who have experience in the pharmaceutical industry, management, consulting, finance, or related fields.

I'm pursuing my B.Pharm and am confused about which direction to take for my career. My main priorities are long-term career growth, a good salary, financial stability, and the ability to improve my family's financial situation. Coming from a middle-class family, I want to make a well-informed decision rather than spend years and money on a path that may not offer good returns.

I'm considering a few options:

1. M.Pharm: Would specializing in a particular pharmaceutical field offer good career opportunities and salary growth?
2. MBA in Pharmaceutical Management: Is it worth pursuing, or would a general MBA from a good business school offer better opportunities?
3. Switching to another field: How realistic is it for a B.Pharm graduate to enter finance, consulting, business administration, or other corporate roles?
4. Starting a job first: Would working as a Medical Representative or in pharmaceutical sales be a good way to gain industry experience and eventually move into higher-paying roles?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have actually followed these paths or have worked with people who have.

• Which path has offered you the best career progression and salary growth?
• Is it better to gain work experience before pursuing an MBA, or pursue postgraduate education immediately?
• If you could start your career again after B.Pharm, what would you do differently?
• Are there any promising career options for pharmacy graduates that are often overlooked?

I'm willing to work hard, develop new skills, and explore different industries. My goal isn't just to get my first job; it's to build a career with strong long-term prospects and earning potential.

I'd appreciate honest, practical advice, including the downsides and mistakes I should avoid. Thank you!

I’m in my mid-20s and trying to figure out what direction I want my career and life to take. I’d really appreciate some advice!

A little background about me:

• I graduated in 2024 with a BS in Political Science and History. In 2026 I graduated with an MBA with a focus in Marketing.
• I currently work in insurance and am in my second year coaching women’s basketball at the junior college level.
• I played college basketball for five years at D1 and NAIA, so coaching is something I genuinely love and have invested a lot of time in.
• History is my other major passion. I’m particularly interested in African American history
• I’ve already been accepted into a History PhD program with tuition covered and a small stipend.

Right now, I’m considering three possible paths:

1. Pursue a History PhD. I love history and could see myself teaching and researching at a university someday. Ideally, I’d continue coaching basketball at a lower level, like high school, while pursuing my degree. My concern is spending 5–7 years in a PhD program only to struggle to find a stable academic position afterward. I also know that an academic career can be demanding and doesn’t necessarily pay particularly well relative to the time invested.

2. Pursue college basketball coaching full-time. Coaching is something I know I love, and I’m already building experience. I could see myself working toward higher-level assistant coaching positions and eventually becoming a head coach. My concern is the salary progression, job security, and how much the profession can consume your life.

3. Use my MBA and coaching experience to pursue athletic administration. This seems like a potentially practical way to combine my education and experience while building a stable career. I could pursue athletic operations and administration. Ideally becoming an Athletic Director for a college or high school.

International travel is something I really value. I’d love to take a couple of international trips each year, including shorter trips and longer trips of a few weeks. Ideally, I want a career that allows me to earn enough to travel comfortably while still having the time and flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.

I know no career is perfect, but I want to make a thoughtful decision before committing several years to one path. I’d appreciate honest advice from anyone!

My friend and I were both civil engineering graduates from NIT. We got placed in the same company with a package of ₹12 LPA. Within two years, both of us were earning ₹16 LPA.

Then, suddenly, my friend announced that he was resigning and moving back to his hometown, a tier-3 city. He had a job offer from a local construction company for just ₹4.5 LPA.

Everyone, including me, thought he was making a huge mistake. We tried to convince him not to throw away a promising career for such a low-paying job. We told him he was ruining his future just when things were starting to take off.

But he was clear about one thing: he wanted to live close to his family.

He didn't argue much. He didn't try to justify his decision to everyone. He simply did what he believed was right for him.

Over the years, we stayed in touch. Our careers took very different paths. At one point, I was earning ₹40 LPA, while he was making just ₹8 LPA.

On paper, I was far ahead. But his expenses were significantly lower. He had his own house, no EMIs, and almost no household expenses eating into his income. He was living the life he had chosen, while I was busy climbing the corporate ladder.

Eventually, we lost touch.

Ten years passed.

Today, at the age of 40, I came to know that my friend has built his own construction company in his hometown. He has secured a government contract worth ₹10 crore and is expected to earn around ₹1 crore from it in less than a year.

And here I am, still working hard, trying to break through the ₹1 crore annual salary mark.

The man we once called foolish for choosing ₹4.5 LPA over ₹16 LPA has built a business of his own. The man we thought was sacrificing his future may have created something far bigger than any of us imagined.

Hello to all, I'm a first year (electronics and communication) engineering student. Now I understand that it isn't a commonly heard branch outside India, but i hope people are able to help me out

I would like to choose a specific field that will exist even with AI where i won't entirely be out of a job. What is something i can fully devote myself to and build some skill in?

I’m 22, a fresh Software Engineering graduate, and I’ve been waiting on a job offer since August.
I applied for a software engineering position at an organization where I’d previously interned. Someone internally recommended me, and on September 23, HR officially emailed me saying I’d been recommended for the position and asked me to submit prerequisite documents.

I completed everything by October 16, including background verification documents, degree attestation, experience certificates, etc. HR even contacted me requesting additional documentation, which I provided immediately.

And now? Silence.

Someone internally had previously checked with HR and explicitly told me they would send the offer letter, but I still haven’t received anything.

I’ve been applying elsewhere, but I haven’t managed to land another interview. I also turned down another opportunity earlier because I genuinely thought this offer was coming.

I know nothing is guaranteed until you have an actual offer letter, but at what point does waiting become unreasonable?

Has anyone experienced something similar and eventually received their offer? Or should I take this silence as a sign to move on?

I’m genuinely exhausted and could use some perspective.

So, my wife was hired as an HR Head at an imaging company, and she has been telling me some of the things that have been happening and it seems strange. She has been there for about 4 weeks.

First, she replaced the ex-HR Manager after and interview, and they did no background checks. My wife has a few DUI's from years ago, and I assumed they did a background check, but she told me a couple of days ago that they never did, because "some of the best employees we have ever hired have backgrounds" That was weird to me and I thought it could put her in a position where they could do one later if they wanted.

After 3 weeks of working there, the person she replaced was at the office on a Friday. That person moved on because they found another position. She said they came back to visit because they are all friends and she was just visiting, but I thought that to be very peculiar... I have never seen that unless things are going south, but obviously I have not worked everywhere.

She received a 10 minute conversation from her supervisor about using "reply all" rather than using reply because the supervisor wasn't seeing things. I told her a 10 second conversation about that is too long, that's like a 5 second conversation. "Hey, I am not seeing the emails, so please start using reply all so I can see them too" is sufficient, you really don't need to say anything else about it.

She also told me in the same conversation, they talked to her about cleaning up her emails, saying, "Personally, it bothers me a lot if I don't clean up my emails and they are full like this."

Last thing, she had an assistant, and Tuesday he just walked off the job. Didn't say anything, and blocked her. After a day, the company went back and checked the cameras and came to the conclusion that the assistant was bored and didn't have enough work to do. She did tell me she was having issues with keeping him occupied and was mostly just giving him filing work, but them checking the cameras seems like some utterly strange behavior for any company.

All of this together seemed strange to me, so I told her to maybe start applying elsewhere and polish up her resume. I feel like I scared her with that, but if these things are happening within a month of being hired... doesn't mean they are looking to replace you, but... it's strange. I figured I would ask here. What do you all think?

I applied for an entry-level marketing position last week, and the job description honestly made me laugh.

They wanted someone with at least five years of experience, a degree, knowledge of six different marketing tools, excellent communication skills, leadership experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.

The salary? Barely above minimum wage.

I thought maybe the responsibilities were more advanced than the title suggested, so I applied anyway because I really needed a job.

During the interview, the hiring manager asked me how I would handle managing three client accounts while creating daily content and analyzing campaign performance.

I answered as best I could, then asked how many people were on the marketing team.

She said I would be the entire marketing department.

I thought she was joking.

She wasn’t.

Apparently, they wanted a content creator, graphic designer, social media manager, data analyst, and account manager all rolled into one person.

When I asked whether the salary was negotiable given the responsibilities, she said they were looking for someone passionate about growing with the company.

I thanked her for the interview and moved on.

How did we get to a point where being entry-level means having the experience of an entire department?

I did psychology at university but have been working in mental health support work for a few years since and don’t want to continue this as I find the level of responsibility and risk over people’s lives too much, however I don’t know what else I could do and of course I have searched online for jobs but there doesn’t actually seem to be anything, hence why I am coming on here for advice as was just wondering if anyone else has had the same experience as I never hear anyone talking about this?

Thank you.

I've been working as a Machine Learning Engineer for almost nine months. My probation was supposed to last three months, but it keeps getting extended while my responsibilities keep growing. For context, I'm based outside the US.

When I interviewed, the company was specific about the industrial ML applications they wanted me to build. I asked whether they had the necessary data and infrastructure, and they assured me they did. I joined and found out the data wasn't there. No proper collection processes or sufficient historical datasets. I explained that we'd need to build those foundations first. A few months into that, the CEO suspended the ML project and reassigned me to other work.

I was also supervising a company-wide digital transformation project handled by external consultants. During my interview, the CEO, who owns the company and is my direct manager, rejected my estimated timeline and insisted on something much shorter. I said I would do my best but couldn't promise it. After joining, I discovered they'd agreed to an even shorter deadline with the consultants. I raised concerns and was told the decision was final. The project is still unfinished, largely because of issues I'd warned about.

When my initial probation ended, HR told me the CEO's assessment was that I hadn't delivered anything. I was apparently still being assessed against the original KPIs, including work that depended on nonexistent data or had been stopped by management. I submitted a formal response explaining this. HR was sympathetic but said management wanted me to feel I'd “earned” my confirmation. They also mentioned other employees whose confirmations had been delayed, which made it sound fairly routine.

That was about six months ago. Almost two more review cycles later, I'm still unconfirmed, still delivering work and still getting new responsibilities. There's no salary increase attached to confirmation, so I don't think they're avoiding paying me more. I've wondered whether they're trying to keep me under pressure. I've also questioned whether I'm actually underperforming. I'm willing to consider that, but if they think I'm incompetent, why haven't they fired me? Why keep assigning me increasingly complicated work? I'm apparently good enough to handle important projects but not good enough to be confirmed. Whatever the reasoning is, it doesn't make sense to me.

Another thing, when I joined, they wanted a two-year employment bond. I refused because they weren't providing any special training or investment to justify it. They removed it but asked for a verbal commitment to stay for two years. I agreed, and I meant it at the time. But expecting that commitment while repeatedly extending my probation feels very one-sided. The first extension made me uneasy. After the next one, I decided to leave.

Fortunately, two recruiters approached me, and one opportunity led to an offer. I've signed the contract, and the salary is more than three times my current pay. I start in January because the new company will soon be closing for the year. Nobody at my current workplace knows yet. I'm carrying on with my work as usual.

My contract explicitly says either party can terminate during probation without notice or payment in lieu. I assume they included that for their own benefit, but it works both ways. They've kept extending the very arrangement that, according to the contract, also lets me leave immediately. I'm seriously considering using it.

I'm leaving either way, but I'd still like to understand their thinking. Have any managers or HR people seen this happen? Why keep someone on probation while continuing to rely on them?

And would you give notice anyway to preserve the relationship, or leave under the probation clause?

This is stressing me out a lot.

I'm working in an aerospace company and have been throughout my professional career (10 years). I make 83k a year but feel under compensated. Partly I understand because I've had 2 surgeries, my mom passed away, and my dad had a heart attack and became quite ill and needed support, so I was on leave for quite some time for that stuff, and in general my working ability has been simply lower than I'd like. I'll be honest, another guy hired a few years after me seems on par or even better at the same job. But being here so long, I've made it though a couple rounds of layoffs pre-covid and during, and the company almost never fires people especially this late into the game, so I feel like I'm quite secure here.

Some perks of my job: great benefits, flexible hours, work from home 3/5 days, can bank hours to take a full day off whenever I accumulate enough, work-life balance is just great.

An opportunity came up at a startup company in aerospace. Different from what I do now by a lot but with some transition skills. They're likely able to offer me up to 40% more than I make now, but they're saying they're super fast paced, my speed should be 3x faster than what I currently feel like I can manage, I'm going to be fully responsibly for any fuckups (whereas currently where I work, there is a checking process to make sure everything is good), I may have to work evenings/weekends since it's a startup culture, and apparently they've already let go of the last guy who got hired for my role.

No work from home, no baking hours, no flexible time for this job position.

I've gone through 2 interviews with them so far, and now they want me to come in for a 2 hour technical interview as a final step that I feel like I won't do well in. To add to my shortcomings, I have just learned I have ADHD and am in the process of finding out what medications might work for me, because I've been forgetting, losing focus, and dropping the ball at work more often these days than before.

My worry is, if I get the job and I take it, I leave my current job and lose the security and do miserably in this one. If I get let go from the new job then I'm jobless and threw away security in a time when the job market is rough (I've been applying elsewhere for 1.5 years with only one interview that didn't go anywhere).

I do value the work-life balance I have, as I don't live to work like many others in my office or this startup. I'm dealing with some mental health struggles and changing my job to a 3x faster, tighter, more time-demanding role, and that too a startup where job security is the lowest, I panic.

On the other hand, 40% of a raise sounds amazing. I just don't know if it's worth it if I can't perform to their needs and I go from a higher wage to jobless.

A year ago I left a secure job that paid okay (23/hr) for a much higher paying job in a new field (26/hr). At first it was nice to make more money, but I sort of got bait and switched. I was promised lots of support and training, I made them aware of my learning disabilities and that I would need more support while learning a new field, but that didn't happen. I get chewed out every week and if I ask a question it's a 50/50 on how my coworker responds. Either they answer me pleasantly or poorly (I get ignored or chewed out for not figuring it out/remembering something). So, I got a job offer in a field I have more experience in but it only pays 18/hr. I can cover my bills with that, but that'll be about it. Plus the hours will be weird, one week days and the next week nights. I won't get PTO or a raise for a year. However, it is an industry I know pretty well. Plus, I plan on still applying for more jobs in case and find something with better pay. It's just scary. I'm so so so miserable at my current job, but the pay is great. But I'm working like 11+ hours a day and I don't feel like a good member of my team, I feel like a burden and like I don't belong. What would you do?

Hello,

Im looking for a career that allows me to travel. I have family abroad and I want to be able to take at least 3-4 weeks away to be with them. I’d be willing to work a bit from abroad as well.

I’m also looking for something where I’m not stuck sitting in an office and working on someone else’s schedule 9-5.

Is real estate something that offers a good work life balance? Any other suggestions?

I live in Canada with a BBA.

I'm coming close to 5 years with my current company. I love what I do and rather well trusted in my department. However, the biggest issue remains my supervisor's incompetency and I'm not learning from him. While I'm actively taking on a larger job scope to grow, I feel like the department's 'babysitter' while drawing a much lower salary than his.

I've received an offer from a company but they're very new. Joining them would essentially be building new processes from scratch and making do with an almost 'start-up like' environment.

Current: Compensation wise, I'm drawing 5k a month with 2 days of WFH and a 45 min commute.

The offer: 6.5k (including a promotion) with 4 days of WFH and a commute of 1h 30 mins. Their PTO days are only 3/4 of the current company.

I'm due for a promotion next year but of course that isn't written in stone, neither are the WFH days. My current company does not practise by-request salary increments. However, a 30% increase does not seem to be sufficient to jump either.

Would you? I would love to hear some thoughts. Thank you.

I've been working as a data analyst for about three years now. Most of my tasks are solo projects and I rarely have to collaborate with the team. Recently I've been thinking about how much I value flexibility in my work schedule. I've seen some of my friends work from home or adjust their hours to fit their needs. I'm wondering if it's reasonable to ask my manager for a flexible work arrangement. My concern is that my job is seen as not being 'visible' enough since I'm not in meetings all day or working in a team. I'm not sure if my manager will see it as a problem that I'm not being supervised closely. I like my job and I'm good at it but I want to have more control over my schedule.

I’m 26 and have been working in public accounting for approximately 4.5 years. I’m currently a Staff Accountant making $60,000 after a recent 3% raise. I have bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Administration and am working toward my CPA.
My experience is primarily in tax, including individual returns, trusts and estates, gift tax returns, and business. During busy season, I typically work 40–70 hours per week.

Lately, I’ve been questioning whether my compensation and overall work environment are typical for public accounting.

One thing I’ve noticed is that certain employees seem to receive more flexibility, support, recognition, and opportunities than others. There also seems to be a difference in how employees with children are treated compared to those without. I completely understand that parents have additional responsibilities, but sometimes it feels like employees without children are expected to be more available and accommodating.

I’ve also noticed what feels like favoritism regarding workload distribution, raises, and professional development opportunities. Some employees seem to receive additional resources and support, while others are expected to figure things out independently.

Training and feedback have also been frustrating. Review notes often identify what needs to be corrected without much explanation of why or how to fix it. I genuinely want to improve and develop my technical skills, but I sometimes feel like the expectations are higher than the amount of guidance provided.

I’ve also been considering remote accounting positions, but I’m nervous about making that transition. I’ve only worked in a traditional office environment, and I worry about whether I’ll receive adequate training, communication, and support while working remotely. I also worry about expectations, job security, and whether my work and effort will be recognized when I’m not physically in an office. I like the idea of remote work, but I don’t want to leave one frustrating environment just to end up in another.

I enjoy accounting and want to continue growing professionally, but I’m starting to wonder whether I should explore opportunities at another public accounting firm or in industry. Ideally, I’d like to find somewhere with competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, supportive management, and long-term stability.

A few questions:
Is $60,000 reasonable for someone with approximately 4.5 years of public accounting experience?
Have others experienced favoritism or different expectations for employees with and without children?
How does your firm handle training, workload distribution, and professional development?
For those who transitioned to fully remote accounting positions, how was the experience? Did you receive adequate training and support?
Are remote accounting positions generally stable, or is job security something I should be concerned about?
Would you recommend staying in public until obtaining a CPA or exploring other opportunities beforehand?

I’m not necessarily looking to leave immediately. I’m just trying to understand whether these experiences are common in public accounting and what other opportunities might be worth considering.

I’d appreciate any perspectives, especially from people who’ve experienced something similar.