[Icannotgiveup]

It would be interesting to hear different points of view. I strongly dislike my job, so much that it either interferes with my studying or ridiculously motivates me.

For me, I’m seriously considering a temporary auditor position that involves extended overseas travel in “unsafe” locations just to be able to leave my current job.

A - 2/2/15 - 76: PASSED
B - 7/20/15 - 74, 73
R - 7/24/15 - patiently waiting for 8/25 score release
F - sometime in October

[Anonymous]

well, I'd say it's time for you to leave then!

Generally whenever you feel stressed constantly it means you have a shit job and should leave for another one. Small levels of stress are okay, but you'll know when it is too much. Once you get to that point, don't look back.

[Anonymous]

From experience, doing something you hate is a strong positive, the fuel from it pushes u further than u would have went if you were complacent. Guaranteed you have a better shot a passing while working a miserable job than if u were doing something you liked….

[HushPuppy]

I'd say it's time to go; but I'd try to pass all parts of the exam first, you're not going to get much studying in if you are in an unsafe territory w/ bullets whizzing by your head. Plus, if you have the exam under your belt, you'll be more marketable.

Then again, nothing is worse than getting up and going to a terrible job everyday.

[JohnWayneIsGod]

If you get up hating the idea that it is time to go to work, and go to bed dreading the idea of having to get up for work, then it is time to move on. I've been there before. Good people were at that job, but I was there for far too long and was unhappy with the work. But its what caused me to become an accountant. Like someone else said, sometimes keeping a job that you hate creates some motivation.

FAR - 80

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.

-John Wayne

[Anonymous]

You know its time to leave your job when…………

-when you are posting a thread like this in an online message board

-when you are spending a lot of time on indeed.com/monster.com

-when your job is affecting your physical or mental health

-when you have passed the CPA exam and your pay is underpay

-when you got a job offer that is 20% or 30% higher than your current pay

[fuzyfro89]

… you can get a better job than the one you currently have.

[Anonymous]

When you feel like your opportunities for growth are limited.

When your wife bitches three times a week about you not being home more.

When you feel that major accomplishments are overlooked.

When you feel you have to convince yourself to stay.

[Last Chance CPA]

If you go overseas, how would you pass the remaining parts? The grass is sometimes not greener. I would be patient. You may really hate it and want out, but it cannot disturb your studies. I left Big 4 for a promotion and also because I would be working non-Big 4 hours, leaving me more time to study. In hindsight I have no regrets, but I really want to get back into Big 4 now and am having trouble. Think wisely…

AUD - 75
BEC - 75
FAR - 76
REG - 76

I want those initials next to my name!!!!

FAR - 76
AUD - 75
BEC - 75
REG - 76

Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

[Skynet]

You know it's time ro leave your job when you…..

Drink you weight in liquor each week.

AUD - 90
BEC - 78
FAR - 84
REG - 87

World Domination Plan

Phase I : Pass CPA Exams - Complete
Phase II : Megan Fox - In Progress
Phase III : Megan Fox & Scarlett Johansson Lingerie Pillow Fight
Phase IV : Form the new Charlie's Angels with Megan Fox, Scarlett Johansson, & Gal Gadot
Phase V : TBD

BEC : 78
REG : 87
FAR : 84
AUD : 90

World Domination Plan

Phase I : Pass CPA Exams - Complete
Phase II : Megan Fox - Initiated
Phase III : Bring back 8-Tracks
Phase IV : Megan Fox & Scarlett Johansson Lingerie Pillow Fight
Phase V : TBA

[Lost1]

I used to work for a big company and everyone thought I had a great job but I hated it! I kept grinding everyday hoping that things would get better but it was miserable. I made the jump to a smaller company and easily the best career move I ever made. You gotta get in where you fit in.

"If you can do it, I can do it better."

[zoctoman]

You know its time to leave your job when…………….Your coworkers start pretending you don't exist(This actually happened to me…it was just one coworker….but still!)

Audit(11/5/13) - 89
Reg(5/16/14) - 86
FAR(7/18/14) - 82
BEC(11/14) - 85

[CPA2B_NJ]

…..when you're getting so many emails from recruiters on positions that pay almost 20% more than you're currently earning.

FAR - 50, 78
BEC - 67, 72, 75
AUD - 72, 80
REG - 70, 85

To God be the glory! Forever, amen!

NJ License

[CPA2B_NJ]

@CalCPA – you covered it all 🙂

FAR - 50, 78
BEC - 67, 72, 75
AUD - 72, 80
REG - 70, 85

To God be the glory! Forever, amen!

NJ License

[Icannotgiveup]

Thank you all for your responses!

I know the grass is not always greener on the other side, but I'm willing to take chances. I had an interview last week for a job that pays 31% more than what I currently make, plus you get a raise when you pass all 4 sections of the exam. I think it went well. I will know if I am selected by the end of this week. I will keep you all posted.

Good luck to everyone waiting on scores!

A - 2/2/15 - 76: PASSED
B - 7/20/15 - 74, 73
R - 7/24/15 - patiently waiting for 8/25 score release
F - sometime in October

[Anonymous]

…when your employer is no longer interested in anyone's professional growth, only in the number of hours they can put in.

…when your employer pays only what the position is worth, not what the person is worth.

…only reason you are sticking around is to get reimbursed for CPA review and exam fees.

[Author]

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