kahtwoloo on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
I graduated in May 2012. I'm basically going the 'pass the tests' then start working route. I started studying this time of the year exactly two years ago and I only have one part done. I just might...
View ArticleJsmith87 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
Don't run to the military unless its something you absolutely want to do. Try to find a couple more options.
View Articleh0wdyus on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
The first question you have to answer honestly is. Do you really want to be a CPA or do you really want to join the military. Make up your mind, otherwise you will not be happy for the rest of your...
View Articlemla1169 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
The military is a huge commitment, I always encourage people to serve but know what you're getting into. Once you're in, if you think it's hard or don't like who you're with, you don't get to just quit.
View ArticleCPAin14 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
So you haven't worked at all since you graduated in 2012? Not even a retail job?
View ArticleLilla on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
Have you considered a military job that's accounting-related? My job search for "accounting" with Monster frequently emails me results for the local National Guard posts. The jobs require 10 weeks of...
View ArticleLilla on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
Have you considered a military job that's accounting-related? My job search for "accounting" with Monster frequently emails me results for the local National Guard posts. The jobs require 10 weeks of...
View ArticleSkynet on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
You might want to consider just taking any job you can get at the moment even if it is not related to accounting. Since you said you maxed out all your credit cards, this way at least you can earn some...
View Article005 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
are you working? if not, why not? experience is very important in this field. I started doing a free internship for a whole year after college; it sucked, but I then got offered a full time position...
View ArticleDarcer on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
Army/Marines....No, unless you really want to and you would know if you didIf I was 18 and starting over again knowing what I know. I would try to go Coast Guard chAIR Force is also not a bad gig.I...
View ArticleCPA33 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
I'm going in to public accounting after completing 6 years active duty Air Force. Since you're a college graduate, put in a package to be a commissioned officer. You'll go to Officer Training School...
View ArticleLongShot on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
What do you want to do for a living? If it's accounting, don't join the military. If it's whatever you have to do to pay the bills, then join the military. It's up to you to shoot for the best or to...
View ArticleKricket on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
I'm just going to throw this into the mix. I have a client that is a retired Marine. I don't know exactly what he did in the Corp, nor will I ever ask, but I do know that it was accounting related...
View Articlejas22 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
6 yrs active duty infantry in the army and now going into public acct for a big 4. Knew lots of guys who went in to get their life figured out, so if this is something you really want to do then its...
View ArticleRachelP on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
If you are going to stick with becoming a CPA: I would strictly set out your schedule, take a different test, and put one to two hours each day into a job search. You can pass it and work, and have...
View Articlekahtwoloo on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
Sorry for the late reply, I moved out so I was busy. A friend talked me out of the military. 6 years is pretty long detour when I'm so close. I'll just get an welfare and give AUD one more go. Thanks...
View Articlemla1169 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
As a parent I'd like to encourage you to get a job. I know its HARD, anything in life worth having is HARD. First and foremost, getting any job is going to help you find the right job when you're done...
View ArticleClosestPointofApproach on "Should I take a break and join the military or...
I did a 4 year tour in the military and it's just what I needed to whip my ass into shape. I didn't have a clue what I wanted out of life when I went in and I came out with clear direction and beeming...
View Articletomq04 on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
Air force and coast guard! Get your self together!
View Articlekahtwoloo on "Should I take a break and join the military or keep trying"
@mla1169 I'm living expense free right now so I'd be using the welfare to pay for the exams and more study materials. I really wish I could "just get a job". I've been looking actively since around...
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