[randerso]

I have an audit associate job lined up at the firm I interned at. Problem is, I graduate with my MSA in December and the position starts in early September. I’ve begged them for an earlier start date but the chances seem remote.

I really like this firm and I feel the right position is worth waiting for (plus, very few firms in my area are giving auditors Spring start dates at this point). The questions is what to do for the eight months in between. I’m 28 and my husband has been supporting me through this — I need to start bringing in income.

I’ve been perusing job postings and am quickly realizing that no one is going to hire a short-timer like me, unless I do something I am overqualified and underpaid for. Has anyone been in this situation? I’m curious — how unethical do you think it is to apply for and accept a full time offer, only to quit less than a year later? I’d really rather not do this, so I’m searching for creative options. Any ideas are appreciated.

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[StephAV]

I would send your resume to Accountemps or try to land a seasonal tax job and concentrate on finishing your exams.

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[Anonymous]

There are plenty of firms that like to hire seasonal associates for the spring. Audit, tax, whatever. All the above.

I'd try to nail one of them. Who knows, it could lead to a better position or the change to negotiate a better salary.

[randerso]

@billbrasskey – awesome idea. I've been keeping my eye on Indeed.com for busy season temp jobs but I haven't seen much yet. Do you know when firms start looking for those positions?

REG: (May 2014) - 80 ✔
AUD: (Nov 2014) - 93 ✔
FAR: (Oct 2014) - 71, (Jan 2015) - 88 ✔
BEC: (Feb 2015) - 89 ✔

CA PETH: 94 percent

[Anonymous]

Enjoy the time off..you won't be getting a break like this for a very long time. I would just find a fun part time job that you could work at until September. Not the best pay in the world but better than being bored.

[Anonymous]

randerso-

Some of the Big Four are looking for them in my market right now.

[shankysays]

Depends on your financial situation. I know some people who just took part-time jobs at Starbucks or whatever. My wait wasn't as bad (graduated in May and started in August) and I just took the summer off to enjoy it =) Should've taken the stupid exam then, but hindsight is 20/20.

If you need the money though, sounds like tax preparation might be the best option given the time of year.

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[randerso]

Thanks for the advice. It's nice to relax, but I just feel like I've been out of work for so long that I feel really guilty about it. Even temporary busy season work leaves me a big gap between April and August.

Maybe account temps would be the way to go for my situation. We'll see.

REG: (May 2014) - 80 ✔
AUD: (Nov 2014) - 93 ✔
FAR: (Oct 2014) - 71, (Jan 2015) - 88 ✔
BEC: (Feb 2015) - 89 ✔

CA PETH: 94 percent

[Anonymous]

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