[macguy6922]

Ive been in the corporate accounting sector for almost a year now and I have to say, I do not enjoy it. Accounting is so boring and I am not sure how I ever thought this was a good career choice for me. I get no enjoyment out of it and I just cant wait for the day to end.

Worst of all, ive just received my CPA and completely regret wasting all that time studying for it.

Any tips on how to find more enjoyment from my job? I’ve thought about quitting and may have to within the year if things dont get better.

[Anonymous]

find a hot guy/girl and take him/her out to lunch… 🙂

At the moment I have to agree and say that accounting sucks, but I know it has to do with the place I work at. Better times will come….

[Anonymous]

macguy6922~

That's really unfortunate. Pick up the book “48 days to the work you love” (by Dan Miller) at the library to help you figure out your next move.

I'm not sure I would give up my CPA license, but I would think you could combine it with a real passion and have a fantastic career.

[Anonymous]

I also read this article today and found it quite interesting:

How to Figure Out What Your Dream Job Really Is: https://www.daveramsey.com/article/how-to-figure-out-what-your-dream-job-is/lifeandmoney_career/

[Anonymous]

goof around a lot..

but im mentally prepared for the consequence

[Anonymous]

1. be happy and appreciative you have a job, and decent-great paying too i'd imagine

2. transition – just get used to it, find something creative or interesting to do during down time, ask to take on special projects and get noticed

3. work/life balance – be active outside of work, active enough that coming back into work is a relief/relaxing

4. take the bull by the horns, don't settle for the redundancy

[MeaDebitum]

How about getting a new job? I did not like corporate accounting, but I really enjoy public accounting, There are tons of things you can do with an accounting degree, you should google around a bit.

[TripleNetAcct]

@macguy6922 – 1st thing – Your CPA certification is something that is going to set you apart from anyone in the job market. Having a good base (accounting experience) is a great way to start any career. I don't love my job, but there are certain things that get me through the day. Know that you can switch career paths very easy. My dad always told me to get my first job in accounting since that was what I decided to major in…if it ended up not being right for me, I have 2 years of valuable accounting experience. “It is easier to switch to Finance from Accounting rather than the other way around.” Just an example, you can literally go into whatever field you want. Don't sweat it.

Is this your first job out of school?

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[futuremdcpa]

Accounting is generally boring no matter where you go. I suggest you find something else if you already feel like quitting.

There will be so many applicants applying for your job who would love to have it. So if you say you want to quit, quit. Im sure someone else will be thankful for having a job in this economy. Either that or suck it up.

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[TripleNetAcct]

@futuremdcpa – For someone who asks for so much advice on other threads, you sure didnt hesitate to bash someone asking for career advice about how to enjoy a “boring” accounting job.

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[futuremdcpa]

I've had quiet a few “boring” jobs. One thing I don't like is when people complain about how boring their job is. Asking for exam help is a different story. Im not bashing. I just dislike when someone says their job is boring and are thinking of quitting. I bet you if he was fired, and was without a job for a while, and that same job took him back he wouldn't find it so boring now would he? Too many people would love to have his/her job. Be thankful you have a job. I know many people without a job.

My apology if it came off as “bashing”

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[Anonymous]

@futuremd your exam dates are awfully close. are you studying fulltime?

[futuremdcpa]

CannotPassAgain – Yes. I start work in October. So I am trying to get through 1-4 of them hopefully. I might have to push BEC back a couple of weeks though. I have been slacking and lost motivation.

@macguy6922 – Its only boring if you think its boring. Just have a positive outlook about your job and I think youll be fine. I wake up everyday telling myself its going to be a good day. You have to make yourself believe that. Its helped me much more then I can remember.

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[gans555]

@future completely agree with you. I live in pittsburgh and work in construction. It's been 100 degrees out like almost everyday this summer. YOU GUYS ARE BORED IN AN AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING???!!! UNREAL, THE GUYS I WORK WITH WOULD KILL FOR THAT. You guys should count your blessings and be thankful that you have a job. I know a bunch of people out of work or in crappy jobs like mine.

[Anonymous]

Grass is always greener.

[Anonymous]

I don't think there are too many enjoyable jobs in the business world.

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